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Who does not like a super simple, fast and delicate dessert that will make you and your guests wanting more? I am sure many of you ha...

When I start harvesting our basil, it's a sign that Summer is here (almost...the last few days we had much cooler temperatures) ...

I love moments like these. When life slows down and connections are built. It can be challenging to slow down in a world that...

One thing about going home (to Italy)  late Summer/early Fall, is that you get the best of both seasons. Late Summer means almond h...

Making your own jam is very easy. I only use 3 ingredients... 4 if you count the water.  This jam does not require a water b...

Eggplant Parmesan bites are great to eat as an appetizer or as a side dish. What I love about them is that they are super easy to make. ...

What a healthy meal looks like? It depends on who you ask to. My definition of a healthy meal is: a fresh, homemade, full of fla...

When I think of comfort food, chickpeas pizza comes to mind. Although this is not a pizza as most people know. This recipe is actu...

Cannelloni is a large tube of pasta that is meant to be filled . Most times we (Italians) stuff it with cooked ground beef and layer i...

Grandma apple cake, aka Torta di mele della Nonna. It seems that back then, recipes were simple, easier and better tasting. This is my ...

This is my very first gluten free recipe. I must admit, our family does not have a gluten intolerance, but given that we have guests ov...

Puff pastry can be quite labor intensive. All the folding and resting time in between. This puff pastry is the EASIEST puff pastry that...

The moment you realize that you have fresh eggs and... that one shot of espresso is just not enough. This Italian dessert i...

When I make this chocolate sauce, it's always a hit. But let me tell you how easy is to make this. You will need 

This week we are having cooler temperatures but the veggie garden is still producing. This dish was delicious and looked really pretty... ...

Organic Homegrown Sundried Italian Seasoning Mix. It's a mouthful, right? Well, just wait until you put this in your mouth. B...

Mashed potato is one of the easiest food to prepare. That said, the ingredients you use are very important. First, you have to start ou...

Summer time = backyard grilling and parties Here is the perfect drink for a bbq party. This Classic Sangria is a fun and refreshing ...

This is the most delicious way to prepare strawberries. This is how my mom  (and lots of other Italians)  prepare strawberries. ...

This is a really simple salad dressing that goes well with a taco/Southwestern dinner. Last night I made a Southwestern rice, with chicke...