Delicious Italian Amaretti Crostata
“Amaretti morbidi” are chewy, Italian almond macaroons. This is my rendition of a chewy amaretti cookie surrounded by a short crust.
Naturally Gluten-Free Torta Caprese
On its own or with the chocolate, pomegranate glaze it is a delicious dessert that might just become a Christmas tradition!
Tomato Salad Made with Garden Fresh Tomatoes
I don’t think I could imagine Italian cuisine without fresh tomatoes. When the tomatoes in our garden are ripe, I eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
Eggplant Parmigiana…The Jewel of the Harvest!
Cooks that are unfamiliar with eggplant may be intimidated by it, but it is a satisfying vegetable that can make a hearty main course for vegetarians!
Italian Inspired BBQ Back Ribs
In my part of Canada, nothing says Summer, like firing up the BBQ and grilling back ribs! With a few side dishes and corn on the cob, this is summer on a plate!
What Italian’s crave…Pasta al Pomodoro!
If we were ever strapped for time to get dinner on the table, the “go to” was usually “Pasta al pomodoro” which translates to “Pasta with tomatoes”.
Count down to “La Vigilia” … Christmas Eve…!
Being Southern Italian, Christmas Eve as a child meant a few things–savory, potato zeppole, a multi-course seafood dinner, Tombola…
One Pan Rosemary Chicken for Comfort Food Season
There’s something about the smell of dinner in the oven that evokes memories of my childhood and the many family meals my large Italian-Canadian family shared.
Italian Inspired Sticky Buns…for Mom!
I can say that nothing pleases me more than when someone does the cooking for me on Mother’s Day! When my children were little, I often got “Breakfast in Bed”.
Gooseberry, Frangipane Torte for Berry Season!
So here it is my rendition of a Gooseberry, Frangipane Torte! And I must say, it exceeded my expectations….this is delicious!
