Saltimbocca alla Romana literally means “jump into the mouth” because it’s so tasty it will jump into your mouth! The combination of prosciutto, veal, sage, white wine and butter is decadent and can I say sinful because we are in a Catholic country? This certainly wouldn’t be allowed on Fridays. Marta taught me this super simple Roman dish that is typically made with veal cutlets. … Continue reading Saltimbocca alla Romana with Marta
Yes, another cousin of mine and great cook! Lorena showed us a Mexican chicken wrap and her famous agua de Jamaica- a beloved purple Mexican drink. Who said Mexican food couldn’t be healthy? We basically made a chicken wrap and shoved the whole produce drawer in it! (Okay this is not authentic Mexican food for all the purists out there) The base of this wrap … Continue reading Mexican Chicken Wrap & Agua de Jamaica with Lorena | Recipes in the Quarantine
A lot of friends and family want to cook more but are intimidated by long lists of ingredients and complicated instructions. I decided to focus on some easy weeknight recipes that take little time to prepare. The most important thing at the end of the day is that you spend time with the people you love. Having a home cooked meal rather than a store … Continue reading Easy weeknight dinner: Chicken Piccata
