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Maria Cella is an Italian-American food blogger. Find authentic Italian recipes, food reviews, and stories of family and traditions.
This past weekend I hosted a Moana viewing party for all my nieces and nephews. One of the things I appreciate and love most about kids is their wonder and amazement. All you have to do is build excitement and be engaging in order for kids to have a magical time. Well, that might not be all you have to do, but it's a big part of it!
Read MoreThis past Easter, I arrived at my parent's house early in order to help my mother cook before my brother's and sister's families arrived with all the kids. My youngest brother Angelo, Ang as we call him, was also there. We were in the kitchen, which opens up to a small sitting area with a sofa and my dad's cozy chair, buzzing around taking my mother's orders. As we worked, we chatted. Italians are not about to work in silence after all. Somehow the conversation came around to how horrible it is to try to cut or carve meat with a dull knife. Both my brother and I said we needed to invest in a good knife as we're both active cooks.
Read MoreCarne alla Pizzaiola is a recipe my mother used to make for us all the time when we were young. "Alla Pizzaiola” translates to “in the pizza style”. The description “alla pizzaiola” is used because the dish contains tomato sauce with oregano, used on pizza, instead of basil, typically used for a classic tomato sauce. This dish is easy enough to make during the week or when you don’t have a ton of time. The meat slices are thin so they tenderize pretty quickly.
Read MoreI have a lot of family in Italy and have been blessed with visiting about every two to three years. My last trip was in September 2016 when I got to go with both my parents. I had only been to Italy with my dad when I was three years old and going back with him was something I had been wanting to do. When I heard my parents were going, I saw it as my opportunity and quickly hopped on board. While there, one of my cousins, an amazing cook, put together this super simple dish which completely blew us away.
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