Poha is made of flakes of flattened rice. It is cooked with peanuts, potatoes, spices and lime. It’s a breakfast food, salty, filling, quick to make, and delicious.

Turkey is a low-fat protein that can be too mild for some people. What little fat is in it, mixes with Italian seasoning to add flavor and fragrance.

The weather is cooling, the leaves are turning, and root vegetable are coming into season. It is soup time!

Even if you are not a big fan of beets, which most people aren’t, you should try it. And let me know you family and friends’ reaction, ranked between “I never though I would enjoy beets this much” and “well, that actually wasn’t too bad”

With ceviche I get to do what I want to and what I should. It's a great summer dish, as no heat is required: the acid in the limes will break down the proteins in the fish, effectively "cooking" it.

But before how-to, why? Marinades are a perfect aid in your everyday cooking.

Nothing better in the summer than to sip something sweet and cold. I'm sure we're all thinking of our favorite cocktail, but for family yard time, we better go for something we can all share.

These days, anything dramatic feels a little too close to the bone, so I go to my TV almost exclusively for comfort. Scrolling through the limited catalog of Netflix and Amazon Prime in Italy, it felt like a miracle to come across this beautiful little gem of a movie.

Back home but without all my kitchen equipment yet, I was happy to recreate this delicious Argentinian cake with American ingredients. It is sweet but also a bit sour, so not cloying at all. I promise you won't get tired of it any time soon.

It happens to be that sometimes, a lot of the recommendations given to lose weight are just good ideas, to improve your health and protect your wallet. That is the case with this book, from the series "Eat This, Not That".

My mom used to cook them a lot when I was a child: they are cheap, they keep in the pantry a long time, and they are nutritious, what is not to like? Lentils are a great starter bean, because they are soft and flavorful, with little rinsing and no soaking required.

It doesn't feel right to write a recipe here, since there is no personal twist or family secret to share. But I simply can't not share this dish in its cool, hearty, lean, colorful beauty.

The flavor of polenta is very mild, which is why Gorgonzola, a strong and blue-veined cheese is the perfect companion. The result is a dish that is elevated but also as comforting as mac and cheese.

In my search for a good food podcast, not only did I find one whose philosophy of food aligned with mine in a perfect way, but it is extremely interesting and entertaining. The Sporkful is not for foodies, it's for eaters.

This sauce, typical of the Liguria Region in Italy, is great with pasta and salad, or over toast for a different version of bruschetta.

Plan to do your shopping when you are relaxed and have time, and leave the hurry for the actual cooking. 

If you've seen Ratatouille, you know that part of what we do when we cook and eat, is look for the flavors that we remember from childhood. For me that flavor is of tomato sauce, made with ripe tomatoes, cooked to perfection in an iron pan, and seasoned maybe a bit too much.

One of my favorite flavors is caramelized onions. Add some well-seasoned chicken and you have dinner. This low-fat, tasty way to cook the chicken will become your go-to technique.

One of our favorite things to do is invite people over on a Sunday afternoon to play board games. It's a lovely time, we play some music, try new games and have something to munch on.

Having the right tools goes a long way to making a job enjoyable. If you only think of the tool you need when you're reading the recipe though, you're going to get stuck in a loop.

This pie is easy, quick, and a hit at every party. With the weather getting nicer in the northern hemisphere, you'll enjoy the sweet and tart combination.