pickled lil’ devil
It’s no secret that I am Italian and love to cook Italian. I think that was pretty evident on The American Baking Competition, where even my apron was essentially just the Italian flag draped proudly...
View Article#WhatYouSee
I’ll be writing about my experience in the studio soon, but in the meantime, you can download my debut single What You See on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Google, Spotify, etc. – just search for Carlo Fuda....
View ArticleApple Cinnamon Crumble : Sbriciolata di Mele e Cannella
It goes without saying that when I travel to Italy, I am constantly in the kitchen, with family and friends, learning recipes, traditions, and secret tips-n-tricks. I learn from the best, skillful...
View ArticlePasta e Ceci (Pasta & Chick Peas)
Recently, a friend of mine shared with me someone’s blog/vacation photos from a trip to Italy, thinking I would appreciate and enjoy seeing them. She was right, of course, even though I let her know...
View ArticleAt the coppa…
And 8 weeks later we have COPPA~! This family-made version of what many call ‘capicola,’ is salt-cured pork shoulder, dressed with spices and wrapped in all-natural casing. Sliced thin and typical of...
View ArticleAn Italian makes Irish lasagna…
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to make a succulent and savory Grobbel’s Corned Beef Brisket. As for a side, I knew I needed cabbage and potatoes, but you’re talking to an Italian – so...
View ArticlePizza Verde Recipe from CBS’s The American Baking Competition
Before the premiere of CBS’s The American Baking Competition, contestants were asked to prepare a recipe in celebration of Mother’s Day. This is my recipe for Pizza Verde, inspired by my Nonnie’s...
View ArticleBacon Jalapeño Tuna Salad
Quick, easy, convenient – filling – and delicious. Oh, and bacon. Bacon. I rarely buy, use, or cook with store bought, packaged, ready-to-go products – but I’m human – and on those nights where you...
View ArticleNutella-Swirl Cheesecake Dip
2 ingredients. 1 bowl. Infinite dipping possibilites. From apples to Oreo’s, just do it. Indulge. Ingredients: 1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temp 1/4 cup Nutella Directions: Mix lightly leaving...
View ArticleThe Mother of Invention: BBQ in Italy
I feel it’s only appropriate to combine two very well-known quotes from history – “Necessity…the mother of invention” and “When in Rome…” – but I would change it up a little bit, to share this recipe,...
View ArticleSelf-Control & How I Lost 65 Pounds
I am a child of the 80's, and I just want to start off by saying that Laura Branigan's Self Control is one of the most awesome songs of that decade. Also, spoiler alert, it's the #1 tip on my Top 5...
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