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Cicoria Ripassata - Roman Sautéed Greens
The essential bitter side dish to balance rich meats.
Osso Buco Alla Romana
A rustic, tomato-based Roman version of the classic braised veal shanks.
Rustic Garlic & Olive Oil Mash
An Italian-influenced creamy side designed to soak up braising sauce.
Aegean Style Eggplant Moussaka
A Turkish-style moussaka with layered eggplant, spiced ground meat, and a tomato sauce. No béchamel, no cheese — lighter and more honest to its roots.
Carbonara
The real one. No cream. Just eggs, Pecorino, guanciale, and black pepper.
Farmer's Market Risotto
A risotto built around whatever looked best at the market that week. The technique is fixed; everything else is seasonal.
Lasagna Bolognese
A classic layered meat lasagna made with fresh hand-rolled pasta and a slow-cooked Bolognese ragù.
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, and good olive oil. One of the great simple pastas.
Warm Potato & Triple-Onion Soup
A deeply savory, comforting soup built on three alliums — leeks, shallots, and onion — slow-cooked with potatoes until everything is rich and silky.
Hello, World
A brief introduction to why I'm starting this blog and what you can expect from it.
Building This Site
The technical decisions behind johnserra.com — Next.js, Tailwind, MDX, and a bento grid layout.