A Culinary Romance

andes teased Li Yan gently as she

You must be aware of your nephew's extremely good looks. Even soap ope

of Li Yan's comment. His laughter rang out heartily

rich. Li Yan's cheeks flushed even deeper as she realized he had overheard her words.

is throat, he continued, "My friend here is an amazing cook. She is currently looking for a job, and since I know you are still in the

hope and anticipation, silently willing him to see her potential. This was the moment she had been

his voice tinged with sarcasm. "I'm sorry, but I haven't met many young ladies here in China who can

relio's gaze with unwavering confidence. "How about we let my cooking speak for itself?" she sugges

ed in agreement, a flicker of curiosity dancing in his emerald-green

t to familiarize her with the stove and other appliances, he then mentioned a simple traditional It

g to work. She gathered the ingredients—a handful of spaghetti, fresh garlic cloves, red chili flakes,

pinch of red chili flakes, infusing the oil with their aromatic essence. Meanwhile, she boiled the spaghetti in salted water un

ving way to quiet admiration. He was surprised by her deft movements and precise tec

a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese. Aurelio's surprise was evident in the subtle widening of his eyes and the ghost o

her with a more intricate task. "How about you make us a classic Marina

d on the task at hand. She gathered the ingredients—a medley of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil

loosen their skins, then plunged them into an ice bath before peeling and seeding them. She

ed garlic and finely chopped onion, sautéing them until they turned golden and fragrant. Next, s

pot, their herbal aroma mingling with the rich scent of tomatoes. She seasoned the sauce with

sion and expertise, coaxing out the flavors and coaxing them into harmony. Finally

her skill and confidence. As she presented him with the finished Marinara sauc

ed with excitement, "I can make a variety of Italian breads," Li Yan replied confident

i Yan began to describe each brea

oil, sea salt, and sometimes herbs like rosemary or thyme. Ciabatta, on the other hand, is a rustic bread known for it

satile loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, airy interior. It's p

owledge and enthusiasm for Italian cuisine. "I look