To quote one of my taste-testers, these cookies are “delicate, light as air, with subtle pumpkin flavor, and lovely warm spices – perfect with a cuppa!” Snickerdoodles are nostalgic cookies that evoke strong feelings in cookie lovers. Everyone has their own idea about what makes a perfect Snickerdoodle. Honestly, I […]
I love the classic Italian combination of tuna and beans. This delicious, traditional Italian salad can be prepared from ingredients you should always keep in your pantry – canned tuna and canned beans. Eating well doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours in the kitchen. Sometimes it’s good to get back to […]
I know people who like Carrot Cake and many others who say it is not their favorite, including me. But I had never heard anyone say they LOVE Carrot Cake until recently when a friend, who happens to be a chef, said it was one of his favorite desserts. About […]
The perfect description for Torta di Riso, is a crustless rice quiche. The Italian name, Torta di Riso, translates to a very mundane-sounding (but certainly not mundane-tasting) “rice pie”. Many of the best-known Torta di Riso recipes are rich desserts featuring ricotta, but this Northern Italian staple is a savory […]
This very special dessert is not something to make on a busy day. But the good news, besides how delicious and beautiful it is, is that you can make all of the components ahead of time and assemble the tart(s) on serving day. Lemon and raspberries are one of my […]
The origin of Russian Salad is not clear. The most common theory is that it was created by the French chef Lucien Olivier at the Hermitage Restaurant in Moscow where it was known as Salad Olivier. However, Insalata Russa or Italian Russian salad was very popular in Italy. In the […]
Mayonnaise is one of those condiment items we typically grab at the store and don’t really think about making at home. But trust me, If you’ve never tried homemade mayonnaise, then you are in for a treat. Homemade mayo is ultra-creamy and so much more flavorful than anything you can […]
Prosecco Olive Oil Cake, layered with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote and Mascarpone Cream filling – OH MY!! The Aperol Spritz is our favorite Italian cocktail and my inspiration for this heavenly taste of Italy. It only takes one sip of this iconic cocktail to transport me to Italy. The Spritz is […]
You won’t believe there isn’t any meat in this in this Mushroom “Bolognese”. The mushrooms mimic the same rich, hearty texture and taste of the meat. Roasting the mushrooms first concentrates their flavor. Avoid the urge to salt your mushrooms before roasting. Mushrooms retain a lot of moisture, which salt […]
Berry Simple Almond Cake is a simple cake to make, but the flavors are anything but. Spring has officially arrived, but local berries and fresh rhubarb are not yet available. If like me, you can’t wait, grocery store raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries will bake up nicely in this cake. When […]