Its daddy’s birthday and of course he requested a cheesecake again! This time I wanted to try a different recipe from a book that a dear friend gave to me.
DELICIOUS RECIPES TO TRY AND SHARE
Chicken and Spinach Cutlets
A while ago somebody asked me what my favourite fast food was when I was a kid. Well I grew up in Italy and the food is always fresh, homemade from scratch, the fast food is not popular at all over there, thankfully. I used to like this chicken and spinach cutlet from the supermarket […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Chickpea Flour
When I saw this recipe for gluten-free chocolate cake with chickpea flour on TV I was a little bit skeptical. Then I made it and I had to change my mind big time. This gluten-free chocolate cake delivers a moist and rich cake so delicious you won’t even notice it is gluten-free. I served it […]
Healthy Sponge Cake with Carrots and Apples
This healthy sponge cake made with carrots and apples is very delicious. It’s light and healthy and the combination of apples and cinnamon will make your house smell divine. My kids love this healthy sponge cake and sometimes I make it for breakfast. It does stay for a few days on the counter, you will just […]
Bruschetta
One of the things that I really miss from Italy it’s the aperitivo time/happy hour..ohhh how I miss la dolce vita…..After 5 o’clock you get together with your friends or lover and you go to the bar for a nice drink and bite to eat before dinner….a must in almost every bar is bruschetta — […]
Roasted Kale Chips
Kale is very popular these days. It’s full of vitamins and minerals and it’s considered a superfood. I try to buy it often because the benefits of this vegetable are amazing: boost your immune system, detoxifies, makes your skin and nails healthier and more. Roasted kale chips are a favorite recipe with my kids. Roasted […]
New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
New York cheesecake is one of the most popular dessert in North America. When I moved from Italy 12 years ago I had no idea what New York cheesecake was. Then one day my husband express me the desire to eat a homemade cheesecake. This is now one of my family favorite desserts. New York […]
Nutella Roll
Nutella roll is a classic Italian dessert, very easy to make, fast and usually everybody like it… Well who does not like Nutella?? Nutella Roll Recipe Ingredients Baking sheet 15 x 12 inch 3/4 cup of sugar 3 eggs 1 cup of flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 50ml milk 200ml Nutella Icing sugar A sprinkle […]
Kale Salad with Pomegranate and Avocado
This kale salad is an explosion of health. The pomegranate, kale and avocado are full of vitamins, and are considered superfoods. It is very easy to make, the only thing about this salad is that it’s a little bitter but, eh, it is good for you so you better eat it. Kale Salad with Pomegranate […]
Tuna Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado
I have a lot of Mexican friends and they always talked about avocado, that I never tried in my life because growing up in Italy I never had the opportunity. So one day I bought the avocado and made this Tuna Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado. Right now it our favorite. It’s very easy, […]
Ciao! I'm Mamma Marzia
Born in Naples and raised in northern Italy, I brought my passion for authentic Italian cooking to Vancouver in 2003. What began as a single lasagna class has grown into Bella Cibo ("Beautiful Food"), where I share my family's treasured recipes and traditions. Here you'll find recipes and tips for bringing Italian flavors to your home. Join me in the kitchen where we learn, laugh, and create beautiful meals with heart!