Christina's Cucina

An impassioned Italian Scot sharing how to cook authentically, and travel with enthusiasm.

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Legumes

adding oil to cotechino and lentils

Cotechino con Lenticchie for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year (Cotechino and Lentils)

December 30th, 2022 | 11 Comments

Beans on toast on a plate

Beans on Toast (The Proper British Way – Recipe by a Brit!)

June 19th, 2021 | 89 Comments

fava beans and tomatoes in a bowl with bread

Fava Beans with Tomatoes (Easy Italian Recipe)

April 21st, 2021 | 13 Comments

lentils and rice in a white bowl

Lentils and Rice (Italian-Style)

February 3rd, 2021 | 9 Comments

overhead shot split pea soup

Split Pea Soup (without Ham) Quick and Easy

January 16th, 2021 | 34 Comments

black eyed peas with bread and horns

Black Eyed Peas Recipe (Easiest Ever!)

December 30th, 2020 | 8 Comments

Italian green beans on a fork

Italian Green Beans (Authentic and Traditional)

July 11th, 2020 | 22 Comments

Italian Cannellini bean salad

Simple, Healthy, Italian Bean Salad and How to Cook Dried Beans

January 9th, 2018 | 43 Comments

5 Minute Lentil Soup

5 Minute Lentil Soup

January 6th, 2018 | 63 Comments

Lupin beans and green olives in a bowl

Lupini Beans and Olives (How to Cook & Eat Lupini)

December 2nd, 2017 | 103 Comments

barley Bean Soup

Bean Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker or Cooktop)

September 15th, 2017 | 17 Comments

Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Protein Packed Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

February 2nd, 2017 | 33 Comments

Homemade falafel in pita bread

How to Make Falafel and a KoMo Classic Grain Mill Review

September 24th, 2016 | 172 Comments

Terranea resort

Terranea Resort–a Luxurious Escape for Locals and Tourists Alike (Including a Fantastic Garlic Edamame Recipe!)

April 15th, 2016 | 30 Comments

Pasta e Fagioli aka Pasta and Beans (and a Little Rant About Using Quality Ingredients)

February 28th, 2014 | 73 Comments

Naturally Gluten Free Peanut ButterCookies

Peanut Butter Cookies (Shhh…don’t tell anyone they’re gluten-free, ’cause no one can tell!)

June 18th, 2013 | 15 Comments

Cream of Broccoli Soup

May 22nd, 2013 | 12 Comments

Scotch Soup

Scottish Red Lentil Soup (Barley Optional)

October 10th, 2012 | 98 Comments

hummus and pita bread

Easy Homemade Hummus

May 11th, 2012 | 22 Comments

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Meet Christina

A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls

Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls (with Lavash Bread)

Sicilian Whole Orange cake on a plate with oranges

Sicilian Whole Orange Cake (Using an Entire Orange: Peel, Juice and Pulp)

Perfect Yeast Doughnuts

Perfect Yeast Doughnuts (Donut Recipe with 3 Fillings)

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cream cheese stuffed mushrooms

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms (With Bacon or Without Bacon)

chicken Braemar on a plate

Chicken Braemar Recipe (Chicken Breast Stuffed with Black Pudding)

truffle fondue with bread

Truffle Fondue (Fonduta al Tartufo) with Fontina Cheese

Haggis, neeps and tatties on a plate social

Haggis, Neeps and Tatties (Easy Scottish Comfort Food)

beet and goat cheese salad with microgreens

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (Without Lettuce)

pouring whisky sauce on chicken

Balmoral Chicken (Recipe with Haggis) Scottish Meal

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