The Secret Ingredient Is Always Love
Learn how to make your own homemade vanilla sugar to use in your favourite cookie recipes or other baked goods. All you need is some granulated sugar, a fresh vanilla bean and a few minutes of your time. So easy! I think that it’s pretty safe to say that this is by far the easiest…
A fun and delicious recipe for Nutella and Hazelnut Rolled Biscotti topped with sugar granules. These orange scented, once baked biscotti are made with pasta frolla, which is basically an Italian sweet pastry dough. It renders these Italian filled cookies ever so tender with a crumbly bite. As family and friends know me well…I LOVE…
These Mini Brownie Bites with Cream Cheese Frosting are a two bite marvel and an absolute delicious treat for Halloween. The swirl of orange tinted cream cheese frosting is dipped in a chocolate glaze and topped with sprinkles. When it comes to Halloween baking, I’m not really much into the creepy, spooky or ghoulish treats. I’m…
A recipe for Classic Pizzelle Cookies baked in an electric pizzelle press machine. These popular Italian cookies are anise flavoured, with specks of anise seeds throughout the cookie. And for chocoholics, there’s a variation for you as well. Italian pizzelle are thin wafer-like cookies. They’re light, crisp and make a perfect accompaniment to an after…
This elegant Butternut Squash and Paccheri Pasta Bake will take centre stage at your next family gathering or celebratory meal. A comforting and eye pleasing pasta dish made with oven roasted butternut squash, baby arugula and a creamy cheese sauce with a hint of rosemary. This was a special request from hubby after returning home one…
Arancini Italian Rice Balls are so utterly delicious and irresistible! This arancini recipe is made with Italian arborio rice which is a short-grain rice with a high starch content. The centres are filled with both diced prosciutto and mozzarella. They’re then rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried to a golden brown perfection! What are Arancini…
An incredibly moist Italian Grape Cake Recipe made with olive oil and scented with orange zest, almond and a hint of thyme. It’s an Italian-style harvest cake and a simple yet perfect way of baking with grapes. Fall is fast approaching and with it comes a whole new season of culinary delights. In Italy, grapes…
Easy to make Homemade Cavatelli with Broccoli is a simple yet classic Italian recipe dish. You’ll be happy to know that these fresh handmade pasta noodles can be frozen for later use to have on hand at a moments notice. Cavatelli are bite-sized pasta shells with an indentation in the noodle that traps and holds…
This recipe for Ricotta Mousse with Strawberries Romanoff is an easy-to-make dessert. The ricotta is mixed with mascarpone cheese and some whipped cream. It’s then chilled and topped with drunken strawberries just before serving. Anytime you’re craving a fuss free treat, whether it be on a hot summer day or simply when feeling too lazy…
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…