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 […]
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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, […]
Squash and Potato Soup
Fall is coming and my favorite part is the variety of squash that we have. I love to use squash for my cooking, I use it in so many ways, for example: gnocchi, risotto, Soups, roasting, muffins, pasta sauce; I love it for stuffing my ravioli and so many other ways. Squash is very versatile […]
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!