Nothing restores my mind, body and soul quite like a trip to the beach. There’s generally no other place I’d rather be. I have fond memories…
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Chicken Cacciatore
Like any other Italian staple dish, there are hundreds of variations to this recipe. “Cacciatore” means “hunter” in Italian and this dish is said to have…
The Humble Tomato Sauce
Is it gravy? Is it sauce? Depends on whom you ask and what region of Italy they are from. What you call it is not nearly…
Ricotta Frittata
I have a slight obsession with eggs, so much so that I panic if I don’t have at least a dozen in the fridge. Nothing beats…
Taralli di Pasqua
There are many versions of these Easter cookies in Italy. Known as “Taralli di Pasqua”, this version is very simple and adaptable. Some taralli are boiled…
Anisette Toast (or Sponge!)
For so many reasons, I absolutely love these cookies! For one thing, they are super easy. Secondly, they don’t have any butter or oil, which I…
Ricotta Cookies
So, perhaps you’re like me and you bought a giant tub of ricotta on sale to make some stuffed shells or lasagna and now you have…
Pine Nut Cookies
‘m typing up some recipes for an upcoming baking class (see class schedule if interested in attending!) and came across these cuties. We will be baking…
Roasting Red Peppers
f you’re looking to have your house smelling delicious and like you’ve cooked all day, you must roast some red peppers immediately! Us Italians love our…