The Secret Ingredient Is Always Love
Ricciarelli, Italian Almond Cookies are exquisite little morsels with a soft and chewy bite. They’re a traditional Sienese cookie, gluten free and a joy to make! As I reflect on which cookies to add on a cookie platter, a balance of different textures and flavours is what I look for. Some have to include a…
A deliciously moist and tender Cherry Crumb Cake that is sure to receive rave reviews at your next potluck or barbecue. This easy to make breakfast type cake is crowned with fresh ruby red cherries and a lemon scented, almond crumb streusel topping. Having a neighbouring outdoor farmer’s market that’s opened 24 hours a day certainly…
This Crespella with Nutella recipe is an Italian oven baked pancake filled with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. It makes a perfect weekend indulgent breakfast or even brunch! When we lived in the country, up in the Laurentians, we had these patches of wild strawberry bushes growing roadside which stretched for miles and miles. The…
Baci di Dama are melt-in-your-mouth Italian hazelnut cookies. This easy to make recipe is an eggless based dough made with finely ground hazelnuts and nestled together with a dollop of dark sinful and silky chocolate. Baci di Dama literally translates to lady’s kisses and these light and delicate hazelnut morsels are one of Italy’s famous cookies….
Tarallucci al limone are traditional Italian lemon knot cookies from southern Italy. They were very popular at weddings as they symbolize two people “tying the knot” in holy matrimony. Today you will find them mostly at holidays and family gatherings. You’ll also find other shapes, such as the twist or a single ring form such…
These buttery and flaky Cinnamon Walnut Croissant Cookies are made with a sour cream based dough and greatly resemble mini pastries. They’re little morsels filled with a sugar, cinnamon and nut mixture and never fail to please. A dusting of powdered sugar is all that’s needed to dress up these mini croissant cookies. There are…
In this dish, Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce, the humble potato is transformed into a melt-in-your mouth delicacy. Just about any sauce will compliment potato gnocchi. What are Gnocchi? Gnocchi are simply the Italian version of potato dumplings and can be prepared in limitless ways. Today, there is such an extensive variety of gnocchi!…
A lemon flavoured Italian Rice and Ricotta Pie, encased in a flaky phyllo dough crust. It’s elegant, beyond delicious and makes for one great make ahead dessert! Although pies such as this rice and ricotta confection is traditionally served during the Easter holiday, I believe something this good should be made all year round. Its…
Parmesan crusted potatoes with asparagus is a simple and delicious one pan side dish. It features just a few ingredients and can be prepared on any busy weeknight. My family is a huge potato lover! Growing up, my mom was never able to prepare enough potatoes to satisfy everyone at family gatherings! We would often…
Pastiera Napoletana Recipe is an Italian citrus scented wheat berry and ricotta pie which is immensely popular in Naples. In la bella Napoli, pastiera is synonymous with Easter and every home in Naples will be dishing out their own version of this pie made with grano cotto, or rather cooked wheat. Throughout Italy the use…
Fusilli Pasta with Asparagus and Broccoli makes a quick and delicious meal for any day of the week and all under 30 minutes. At times we long for quick and simple recipes. The kind that can be prepared at a moments notice and still be so tasty and flavourful. And yet, as simply as they…