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July 28, 2017HOW TO Web Series "A Queen In The Kitchen"

A Queen In The Kitchen : How To Pronounce Lasagne Alla Bolognese

Let’s cook and speak like an Italian! Listen to A Queen In The Kitchen and learn how to pronounce Lasagne alla Bolognese, the authentic Italian lasagna with ragù (meat sauce), besciamella (Béchamel sauce) and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (no ricotta or mozzarella). luh–ZAHN-yeh alla bo-lo-NYE-se In Italian lasagna is the singular noun and lasagne is the […]

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017Desserts

Classic Italian Desserts Cooking Class

Calling all the dessert enthusiasts in Los Angeles! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to prepare the classic Italian desserts in the beautiful settings of the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles. To register please call 310-824-7408 or email to classes.iicla@esteri.it Buon Appetito! #aqueeninthekitchen #cookingclass #iicla

May 4, 2017July 25, 2017Antipasti Web Series "A Queen In The Kitchen"

A Queen In The Kitchen : How To Make Bruschetta

The new episode of A Queen In The Kitchen is live on YouTube and Vimeo! Watch me preparing Bruschetta (pronounced bruˈsketta), the Italian antipasto (starter) consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and salt. It can also be topped with tomato, basil, cured meats and cheese. …and if […]

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017Cookbook "A Queen In The Kitchen" Desserts Holidays & Celebrations

Chiacchiere (Italian Carnival Fried Dough)

Today in Italy is celebrated Fat Thursday, the traditional Catholic feast marking the last Thursday before Lent and Carnevale. Carnevale is the most colorful and playful period of the year, when everyone wears a costume or a mask, and celebrates in the streets with festive parades, allegoric floats, coriandoli (paper confetti), stelle filanti (paper streamers) and delicious sweet treats […]

February 14, 2017Desserts Holidays & Celebrations

Hazelnut Crème Brûlée…Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

“Cooking is love made visible.” ~ Anonymous Hazelnut Crème Brûlée is my way to celebrate the “sweetest” day of the year. Crème Brûlée is a French dessert consisting of a rich custard base, topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. I flavored this scrumptious dessert with hazelnut spread and garnished with organic fresh berries. Happy Valentine’s Day!!! […]