Years ago, when I first started Christina's Cucina, I shared a step by step frittata recipe. I think maybe 7 people saw it, plus a dog. It's a shame that all of my "old" recipes are essentially buried in my site, as there …
St Andrews, Scotland and Aunt Virginia’s Recipe for Bacon and Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
After our few days of driving around Italy, the next leg of our trip took us into Prestwick airport in Scotland. We stayed at a hotel nearby and guess what we had the next morning? Yes, black pudding! If you've never tried …
Carouge, Old Town Geneva, and a Recipe for Cheese and Bacon Crostini (Part 3)
On my second full day in Geneva, I met with a lovely lady named, Gaetane, who must have been the friendliest and most informative tour guide in Geneva! Together we'll show you how much you can see in just one day in Geneva. …
Idaho® Potato Baked Breakfast Cups with Bacon
If the holidays stress you out, may I suggest one little recipe to de-stress your Christmas or New Year's breakfast (or any morning, for that matter)! These unique Idaho® Potato Baked Breakfast Cups with Bacon (besides …
Homemade Pancetta (How to Make Pancetta)
Did you ever think that you could make your own pancetta? (I apologize to all my vegetarian readers, as you'll want to skip this post altogether, but come back tomorrow as you won't want to miss what I'm posting then …
Cocktail Party Finger Food & Small Bites for a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Champagne isn't the only thing that's needed to ring in the New Year...small bites and nibbles are the perfect accompaniment! Here are some of my favorite finger foods and mini treats which are perfect for cocktail parties …
Bacon and Potato Frittata
I'm betting that this bacon and potato frittata will become a favorite in your house. Some food can be more versatile than your favorite blue jeans. Take for instance, a frittata. A frittata is one of those meals …
Spaghetti alla Carbonara (authentic low-fat and inauthentic not-so-low-fat versions!)
Before you read my ramblings below~ THIS PASTA IS SUPER QUICK AND SUPER EASY TO MAKE! When I ask people if they've ever had Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and the answer is "no," I attempt to describe it as "spaghetti with …
Bacon Wrapped Olives
I made these for a party once, and asked my brother if they weren't just amazing. His response? "How can you go wrong with salt and fat?" Good point. The combination of the salty, pimento stuffed green olives with …