Christina's Cucina

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

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How to make porridge

How to Make Oatmeal (Taste Better – by a Scottish Porridge Champion)

March 15th, 2020 | 25 Comments

I am allergic to tree nuts 50 languages

How to Say “I am Allergic to Tree Nuts” in 50 Languages (Free Printable)

August 7th, 2019 | 11 Comments

Dried citrus zest in bottles

Dried Citrus Zest (What to do With Citrus Rind/Citrus Peel)

April 30th, 2019 | 29 Comments

Floral Cupcakes for Spring

How to Make Flower Cupcakes – Easy Step by Step Directions

March 20th, 2019 | 27 Comments

No knead bread in a pot

No Knead Bread: Unbelievably Easy, Incredibly Delicious!

February 17th, 2019 | 116 Comments

sliced Prosciutto di Parma DOP

The Best Way to Eat Prosciutto and How Prosciutto di Parma is Made

September 30th, 2018 | 22 Comments

Lupin beans and green olives in a bowl

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

December 2nd, 2017 | 103 Comments

pretty pumpkin centerpiece for decoration

How to Cook, Roast, or Bake a Pumpkin

November 22nd, 2017 | 74 Comments

Pie pastry in under a minute recipe

Pie Pastry in Under a Minute? It’s Possible!

September 9th, 2017 | 74 Comments

How to freeze fresh parsley

How to Freeze Fresh Parsley (Quick and Easy Tips)

April 5th, 2017 | 24 Comments

How to Revive Gerbera Daisies

April 30th, 2015 | 31 Comments

afternoon tea tray at the Langham Pasadena

Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood and How to Make a Perfect Cup of (British) Tea

April 20th, 2015 | 42 Comments

roasting red peppers

How to Roast Red Peppers and How to Use Them

January 28th, 2015 | 57 Comments

How to Make an Awesome Cheese Platter

December 2nd, 2014 | 30 Comments

Trail Mix Recipe (Homemade Trail Mix)

November 18th, 2014 | 12 Comments

French s'more

International S’mores…Twists on an American Classic

August 6th, 2014 | 25 Comments

kumquats on a tree

How do You Eat Kumquats?

March 26th, 2014 | 46 Comments

THE Biggest “How To” Fail of How to Make the Best Tomato Sauce (aka How NOT to make Tomato Sauce)

October 19th, 2013 | 58 Comments

homemade vanilla bean how to make recipe christmas gift

Homemade Vanilla Extract (Make now for Christmas Gifts & Holiday Baking)

July 31st, 2013 | 27 Comments

how to make your own picnic shakespeare cheese grapes salad

Free Shakespeare in the Park + The Perfect Picnic = Summer in LA!

June 20th, 2013 | 22 Comments

Springtime Green Garlic Potato Salad

Springtime Green Garlic Potato Salad

April 18th, 2013 | 15 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 (with Lavash Bread)

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

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