Eat Like Leonardo da Vinci
Celebrated worldwide as a painter, da Vinci was also a passionate chef. He crafted countless recipes in his journals with ingredients like root vegetables, mushrooms, lentils, and more. Follow these recipes to eat like the artist himself!
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EntreeRisotto with Mushrooms - (Risotto con Funghi)
To accompany her latest special Flavors That Define Us, Lidia also hosts a series of short cooking videos, and Mushroom Risotto is one of…
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Side DishRoasted Parsnips and Carrots
Full of Christmas color, these are delicious with any roast. The added honey gives a lovely shine and color and brings out the natural…
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SaladButternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Panzanella
This hearty seasonal salad works for just about any occasion but is especially perfect for a winter holiday meal. During the making of…
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Side DishMushroom Medley
This simple sautéed mushroom medley is the perfect side dish or can be topped on a bed of rice. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh…
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Side DishMarinated Winter Squash (Zucca Gialla Marinata)
Squash is becoming ever more popular, and I love cooking with it and its fabulous flavor as well. This is a great side dish or appetizer...…
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Side DishRoasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto
Roasted carrots served with aromatic carrot top pesto make for a bright summery side dish.
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AppetizerCream of Mushroom Soup
Satisfy a craving for warm, rich food with this easy-to-make recipe. (Recipe Courtesy: Marc Matsumoto from the Fresh Tastes blog)
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AppetizerRoasted Fig and Ricotta Crostini
For a quick and easy Summer appetizer, drizzle some honey and crushed pistachios over roasted figs on a crostini slathered in ricotta…
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EntreeLentils Stewed in Tomatoes and Red Wine
From Aube Giroux of the Kitchen Vignettes blog: This hearty lentil stew is a great use of tomatoes for a flavorful meal.
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Soup and StewKale, Barley, and Lentil Soup
This lentil soup is light and filling all at the same time with little preparation. Food blogger Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog…
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SaladKale, Pomegranate, and Caramelized Parsnip Salad
Prepare a crispy maple-caramelized, roasted parsnips intermingled with sweet pomegranate seeds and shredded kale from Aube Giroux of the…
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Side DishBrussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Pancetta
Brighten up your Brussels sprouts recipe by adding pancetta and pomegranate for a salty and sweet flavor to this side dish from food…
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EntreeParsley Almond Pesto Pasta with Roasted Squash
This parsley almond pesto pasta recipe is a simple Fall meal from food blogger Aube Giroux from the Kitchen Vignettes blog.
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EntreeLentils with Roasted Beets and Carrots
Did you know beets and carrots are more nutritious when cooked? Food blogger Aube Giroux of Kitchen Vignettes explains in a full post on…
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StoryWhat was Cooking in Leonardo da Vinci's Kitchen?
Leonardo da Vinci was actually a budding nutritionist and was obsessed with kitchen gadgets. Discover what was in his kitchen notebooks.
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SaladSwiss Chard with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Recipe courtesy of Chef Kathy Gold of The Kitchen Cooking School The role of women in the food industry has seen an exponential growth in…