Della Diary

Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Savory breakfasts aren't really a thing here in Italy. They prefer an espresso and Nutella filled pastry. No matter how hard I try to adjust, m...

If August was a vegetable it would be eggplant. This Trini stewed eggplant recipe from Brigid Washington is divine. I barely had time to photogra...

In ancient times, when clean water was scarce, olive oil was used to clean the body and protect the skin. It penetrates effectively to cleanse ...

Ingredients Peaches or stone fruit of your preference (I had an extra Pluot that I added) Burrata Chopped Mint Chopped Basil Toasted Pistachios b...

Ingredients 4 tsp fine sugar 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar Juice of 2 lemons 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 12 cooked beetroots, a mix of colours if you ...

This recipe come from my friend Lexi Mestas, a Philadelphia based food professional I had the pleasure of studying with in Rome a few years ago. ...

Ingredients Shrimp (peeled & deveined) Cherry tomatoes Mango Pickled red onions Basil (fresh) EVOO White wine vinegar Salt Preparation Cu...

This recipe is great to have on hand all year long, these onions add oomph to almost anything. A tasty, simple and healthy addition to the condim...

Ingredients Orecchiette pasta Olive oil Anchovies in olive oil (50g jar) Capers (50g jar) Garlic (1 or 2 cloves) Dried red pepper or flakes Pre...

Ingredients Spaghetti Olive oil An onion Garlic Capers Olives (pitted) Jarred anchovies in oil Cheese if you want it Preparation Rinse the ca...

Ingredients Eggplants Mozzarella Marinara Bechamel sauce Egg Flour Oil for Frying Prosciutto cotto (sliced deli ham) Parmesan cheese Nutmeg Peppe...

Ingredients 1 carrot 1 white or yellow onion 1 rib of celery EVOO water Preparation Finely dice the onion Peel and finely dice the carrot Peel ...

Ingredients 1 carrot 1 or 2 ribs of celery 1 yellow onion Pancetta (or bacon) 1 c White wine 2 cloves of Garlic Crushed red chili flakes (to t...