Quick & Easy
Mediterranean home cooking
Easy recipes inspired by my Italian heritage and Mediterranean flavors — and simple ideas for gathering the people you love around the table.
Browse the kitchen by course and occasion.
I’m a wife and proud mom of three teenagers living in Calabasas, California. I’m not a chef, but I grew up surrounded by Italian home-cooked meals, where food was always a way to bring everyone together. After marrying my Israeli husband, I discovered how much our food traditions share, often using similar ingredients with different spices and flavors.
My kitchen brings those two worlds together. I created From Teresa’s Kitchen to share easy, delicious recipes and simple hosting ideas that help you bring people together and create a beautiful, welcoming home without the stress. You don’t need a perfect house or a complicated menu to create a memorable evening. A homemade meal and a warm welcome can be more than enough. What matters most is seeing everyone settle in, reach for seconds, and stay a little longer.
Welcome to my kitchen. I’m so happy you’re here.
More about me
Hosting Tips
Sage green, soft cream, warm wood, and touches of gold—a welcoming Thanksgiving table with pumpkins, candlelight, and simple hosting ideas.
Hosting Tips
A few thoughtful details, delicious food and a little preparation are often all you need.
Entertaining
A full menu for entertaining — appetizers that wow, mains that impress, sides that complement and desserts that delight.