Christina's Cucina

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

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Authentic Italian

Pasta at Antica Trattoria Polese

Pasta Cacio e Pepe with Dandelion (Cicoria aka Chicory)

May 7th, 2020 | 11 Comments

Escarole and Beans at Il Contadino

10 Traditional and Authentic Italian Recipes — Passed Down Within my Family — (Cucina Povera)

June 25th, 2017 | 50 Comments

Orecchiette with Rapini and Besciamella Sauce

Rapini and Besciamella Orecchiette (Broccoli and White Sauce Pasta)

October 15th, 2016 | 206 Comments

Taste of Italy, LA 2016

Taste of Italy at the Pico House in Downtown Los Angeles to Benefit IAMofLA 2016

October 6th, 2016 | 24 Comments

Spaghetti Garlic Oil

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil & Chili) and The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Amy Riolo

January 9th, 2016 | 38 Comments

View from terrace at Hotel Columbia, Rome

Classic Hotel Columbia, Sightseeing in Rome and How to Find Authentic Italian Cuisine in the Most Touristy Areas of Italy

November 28th, 2015 | 35 Comments

Pasta with Calamari and Red Sauce

A Recipe for Paccheri con Sugo di Mare (Pasta with Seafood Sauce) and A Drive from Rome to Sperlonga

November 16th, 2015 | 31 Comments

Potato Pizza

Authentic Italian Potato Pizza (Pizza con Patate) with Yellow Idaho® Potatoes

January 12th, 2015 | 66 Comments

How to Make an Awesome Cheese Platter

December 2nd, 2014 | 30 Comments

Authentic Cacio e Pepe Pasta Recipe and Casa Lawrence in Italy – Part 2

November 24th, 2014 | 45 Comments

Top Nine Handheld Snacks Not to Miss in Italy

November 6th, 2014 | 11 Comments

Panzanella: Italian Bread and Tomato Salad

Panzanella: Traditional Italian Bread and Tomato Salad

August 4th, 2014 | 50 Comments

Italian ricotta dumplings with tomato sauce recipe how to make authentic

Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce (Gnudi al Sugo)

July 17th, 2013 | 22 Comments

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatore)

July 18th, 2012 | 25 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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