Christina's Cucina

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

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lentils and rice in a white bowl

Lentils and Rice (Italian-Style)

February 3rd, 2021 | 8 Comments

overhead shot split pea soup

Split Pea Soup (without Ham) Quick and Easy

January 16th, 2021 | 28 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 | 20 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 | 61 Comments

Lupin beans and green olives in a bowl

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

December 2nd, 2017 | 98 Comments

Vegetable Bean Soup

Barley Bean Soup…Hearty Fare for Colder Days

September 15th, 2017 | 17 Comments

Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Protein Packed Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

February 2nd, 2017 | 33 Comments

Homemade falafel mix makes amazingly quick dinners!

How to Make Falafel Balls 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 | 65 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 (and Barley) Soup

October 10th, 2012 | 90 Comments

hummus and pita bread

Easy Homemade Hummus

May 11th, 2012 | 20 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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