Fiori di zucca (Fried zucchini blossoms)

My ultimate summer treat is lightly battered fried zucchini blossoms—crispy yet tender, light yet savory. I first tried them in the summer of 2020 while traveling through Sorrento, Italy. There, my partner, friends, and I had the opportunity to learn how to make classic Italian dishes at Villa Ida, a beautiful villa. We picked home-grown…

Summer Roasted Tomato Pie

I am back! I shamefully admit that it has been 2 years since the last recipe…life took over. I graduated from university, took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) twice, and now in the process of applying to medical schools! How exciting! Now that I have some time in between, getting back to cooking a…

Fresh grilled figs with mascarpone cheese and honey

Fig is one of my all time favorite fruits and here in California, they are currently in season (June-September). Even though figs are available dried all year round, there is nothing better than a basket of fresh and ripe black mission figs. So when I saw them at my local farmers market in Davis, I knew…