Baccala con patate (Salted cod and potatoes) Mama’s legendary Baccala recipe. This dish, rich in flavor and tradition, embodies the essence of family and love. The salted cod, simmered in a savory tomato sauce, always reminds me of the special moments spent in Mamas kitchen. Cooking this recipe with her today feels like a hug from her, filled with memories and timeless flavors Does this dish bring back memories? ☺️ #baccala ##saltedcod #cod #fish #italiancooking #southernitaly #italy #cook #cooking #chef #sandiego #california #super_italy #italia #food #recipe Baccala con patate Ingredients: 3 lbs of salted cod fish 1 28oz can of tomato purée 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cooking onion 5 med size potatoes 1/2 cup Kalamata olives 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp chile flakes (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 2 bay leaves Instructions: Soak your cod fish in cold water for three days. Rinse and replace fresh water twice a day. After 3 days rinse your fish well one last time and cut into smaller pieces. Put it on the side for later. Prepare your pot; add to med heat. Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic and onions. Add chopped potatoes, stir well and let simmer for two minutes. Now add tomatoes and stir. Add bay leaves, chili, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover with water and let simmer until til potatoes are cooked. Once your potatoes have softened you can add your cod fish and olives and enjoy! If it is too dry add water.

Chicken involtini. Basically, wrap something delicious around something else delicious and you have involtini 😂 Inspired by the braciole but a little more simpler and doesn’t require hours of cooking in a Sunday sauce. What do you think? #chicken #involtini #braciole #italiancooking #southernitaly #italy#cook #cooking #chef #sandiego #california #food #super_italy #italia

Homemade potato chips The kids came over for movie night so Mama made potato chips. Have you ever tried making them yourself? #chips #snack #snacktime #snacks #italiancooking #southernitaly #italy#cook #cooking #chef #sandiego #california #super_italy #italia

Cotoletta (Chicken cutlet) Waking up to smell of cotoletta frying in the morning was something special. Not only were we going to eat them fresh we knew we were having cotoletta sandwiches all week at school 😂 Did your family do the same? #italiancooking #southernitaly #italy#cook #cooking #chef #sandiego #california #super_italy

Ravioli con carne (Meat ravioli) We didn't get this often. It takes time and patience. So, when she did make them I knew something special was going on 😊 #ravioli #meat #meatlovers #italy #italiancooking #southernitaly #cook #cooking #chef #sandiego #california #super_italy #italia