Recipes & Stories From Our Kitchen

As summer fades and the crispness of fall sets in, a special magic fills the air. I first discovered fresh figs while living in Bologna, Italy. In our backyard, fig trees became laden with sweet, ripe figs, offering endless culinary possibilities. From savory pizzas and ricotta toasts with fresh figs to sweet fig preserves for prosciutto paninis, the options are abundant. Today, I am thrilled to share a special recipe for Chicken and Fig Agrodulce. It’s perfect for private di

There's something truly special about summer that sparks childhood memories, especially the vibrant colors and rich scents from the garden. Growing up, my family's garden was my hideaway. I would get lost in the rows of tomatoes as they stood tall, giant melons sprawled across the ground, and tall corn stalks created a maze where I could hide from the summer sun. Each visit to that garden was an adventure, but nothing was more decadent than plucking a ripe, warm tomato from t

Ingredients to Gather To recreate this delightful summer dish, gather the following ingredients for the stuffed grape leaves: For the Filling 1 cup long-grain rice 1 pound ground lamb (or beef, if preferred) 1 large onion, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil A handful of fresh oregano, pulled Salt and pepper to taste For the Grape Leaves 1 jar (16 oz) grape leaves, rinsed and drained Better: Pick the Grape leave from Your Garden Olive oil for brushin