Galette of White Peaches and Tomatoes
This dessert is a delightful surprise! It mixes juicy white peaches with sweet yellow tomatoes – yes, tomatoes! I first made this delicious treat a …
World Nutella Day 2010: Nutella-filled Grand Marnier Ricotta Fritters
World Nutella Day 2010 is finally here!!! This is my second year participating in World Nutella Day. You must, must go visit the following sites …
Lemon panna cotta with raspberries: Panna cotta al limone con lamponi
Panna cotta (or “cooked milk”) must be the world’s simplest dessert; yet it impresses guests and tastes wonderful. It’s really a blank canvass to add …
Simple, Delicious Polenta Cookies
These simple yet delicious polenta cookies are my kind of cookie…..not too sweet with that simple taste of cornmeal. I have made these 4 times …
Pastiera: Neapolitan Easter Pie
There are many versions of the traditional Italian Easter dessert, Pasteria, featuring my favorite ingredient, creamy ricotta. This Neapolitan version uses arborio rice instead of …
World Nutella Day!! Toasted Coconut and Nutella Semifreddo
World Nutella Day 2009 finally arrived!! So many ways to use those little jars of hazelnut/chocolate goodness!! Memories of late night post-grad exams with jars …
Sicilian Torta di Pistacchio
Ahhh, the illusive Sicilian Torta di Pistacchio! There is a small hilltop town near Mount Etna named Bronte which is known for its pistachios. And …
Crostata alle Mele
Note from sis, Michele :o) – This is another great recipe from my brother, Joe, who thankfully is starting to post his great recipes as …
Limoncello Cheesecake Squares with Pomegranate Syrup
‘It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas……’ Pomegranates. A sign that Christmas is here! I love seeing that beautiful ruby red pile of pomegranates at …
Zabaglione-filled Peaches with Mixed Berries: Kid’s Corner
So we must detour from our Sardinia tour a bit for a very special edition of our blog. AJ, our budding young chef and guest …