Welcome

Hi, I’m Maria

Welcome to my food blog that’s dedicated to delicious, approachable recipes that bring people together. Rooted in my Italian heritage and a love for seasonal ingredients. Stillwood Kitchen celebrates the joy of home-cooked meals with a special focus on gluten-free recipes. From my Italian family’s recipes to comforting classics, every dish is designed to be both satisfying and accessible.

Fun Facts About Me

I’d rather be

somewhere in Europe

Listening to

country music

grateful for

my family

Favorite place

Paris

my weekends

family& the jersey shore

Favorite Trip Souveniers

salt & honey

My Favorite Recipe

My FAvorite Travel Post

Old buildings with boats in front of them. Picture is taken from a boat on the water looking toward the shoreline.

My FAvorite Dessert

A slice of bundt cake on a plate with a fork. A bundt cake with the piece missing placed behind it.

Super Chocolaty Banana bread with two slices cut and laying stacked on top of each other

Where this all began

I’m a first generation Italian American who started cooking at a young age and has never stopped. My mother says my favorite toys growing up were pots and pans and that still rings true today. On this website you will find some of my family’s favorite recipes passed down from my Sicilian mother mixed in with some Neapolitan recipes from my dad who is from the island of Ischia.

Travel Inspiration

Traveling has opened my eyes to so many difference flavors and delicious recipes. You will find some of the delicious dishes I’ve experience abroad recreated here. This zucchini and eggplant quiche is one of my new favorite dishes I discovered traveling through the Provence region of France.

You will always find me at a local farmers market no matter where I travel. I find some of the best fruits and vegetables and always try to find some souvenirs to bring home with me.