Chiara Montalto Giannini

By training, Chiara Montalto Giannini is an actress and a writer, but she has been cooking since before she can remember. As an actress and a writer, her solo play, A Brooklyn Love Story – based on the decade she spent living in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn with her grandfather – was produced Off Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York and at Theatre 68 in Los Angeles, where it was directed by Ronnie Marmo. Currently, she is the Director of the Writers Guild Initiative, a non-profit affiliated with the WGAE that shares the tools of writing and creative expression with different communities. She’s also a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and the Dramatists Guild. At Appetito, Chiara will share recipes from her childhood and those she has learned through her extensive pursuit of Italian food both here and abroad.
Caponata with Artichokes is a Twist on the Classic Sicilian Dish
Replacing the celery with artichokes is a nice variation to the classic Sicilian sweet & sour dish of Caponata.
How to Make Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
Nostalgia for classic Italian American cooking inspired this boneless version of Chicken Cacciatore that is simple and healthy.
How to Make Tortoni, an Italian American Dessert Classic
Follow this recipe for the classic Italian American dessert of Tortoni and transport yourself back to the red sauce joint of childhood.