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Lievito Madre Discard Gingerbread Cake
​This lievito madre discard gingerbread cake has rich molasses flavor, warm spices and a tender, moist crumb with just a hint of sourdough depth....
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower & Bacon Baked Shells
  When it comes to comfort food, there is nothing that I find as satisfying as a big bubbly casserole of baked pasta. My husband unfortunately...
8 Homemade Christmas Breads and Sweet Loaves
​There’s something wonderful about baking bread during the holidays — the warm kitchen, the smell of cinnamon and citrus, and the joy of sharing...
Strozzapreti Pasta
​Rustic and hand-rolled, this traditional Strozzapreti pasta is easy to make at home with just flour, water and salt. It cooks quickly and pairs...
Pasta, Patate e Cozze (Neapolitan Pasta with Potatoes and Mussels)
  Pasta with potatoes and mussels is a traditional Italian pasta dish that brings together simple ingredients from the land with the intense, savory...
Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe (Pan di Spagna al Cacao)
  Chocolate Pan di Spagna, the traditional Italian chocolate sponge cake, is a light and airy base used to create many classic Italian desserts. With...
Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Bars
​These chocolate pecan shortbread bars are sweet and buttery with lots of brown sugar flavor. Topped with melted chocolate and chopped pecans, they...
Risotto alla Zucca
  I enjoy the arrival of each new season as it means there will be a variety of new seasonal vegetables to use in my kitchen. I particularly love the...
Nutella Cake Roll – Soft and Fluffy Italian Roll Cake
  This Nutella cake roll is a light, soft and fluffy Italian roll cake filled with creamy Nutella and gently rolled into a perfect swirl, then topped...
Classic Italian Caprese Cake
​Classic Italian Caprese cake (torta Caprese) is a decadent flourless chocolate almond cake with a soft, fudgy center. An easy yet elegant dessert...
How to Make Homemade Garganelli
  If you love making fresh egg pasta at home, garganelli are a beautiful traditional shape to add to your repertoire. This handmade pasta from...
Cranberry Apple Crumb Pie
  Apples are one of the most versatile fruits, with flavors that range from sweet and floral to crisp and tart depending on the variety. Some hold...
10 Festive Italian Appetizers for Holiday Parties
​Holiday parties are all about fun, flavour, and easy-to-share bites — the kind of appetizers that disappear as quickly as you put them out. These...
Italian Boscaiola Sauce
​Italian Boscaiola Sauce is a rustic red “woodsman” sauce with mushrooms and Italian sausage simmered in tomato passata, brightened with a...
Strozzapreti with Cuttlefish and Peas
  Strozzapreti with cuttlefish and peas is a delicious Italian seafood pasta that brings together tender cuttlefish, sweet peas and a light tomato...
Butternut Squash Lasagna with Walnuts and Sage
  Butternut squash lasagna features sweet squash, caramelized shallots, fresh sage, and walnuts, making it perfect for a dinner party, Sunday supper,...
Fall Harvest Salad With Butternut Squash, Kale, Apples, & Cranberries
  If you love cooking as much as I do, it is impossible not to celebrate the arrival of each new season. Each season is a celebration of specific...
3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Shortbread
​Simple yet rich in flavor, brown sugar shortbread cookies are made with only 3 ingredients including brown sugar, butter and flour. They are easy...
Tagliolini al Nero di Seppia (Squid Ink Tagliolini)
  This squid ink tagliolini recipe is a classic dish from the Italian coast, known for its rich flavor and its striking deep-black color. In Italy...
Apple Cinnamon Flatbread
  Focaccia is usually thought of as a savory Italian flatbread, often topped with herbs, onions, or olives. But one weekend, while baking for my...
Honey Lemon Cake
​This honey lemon cake is soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor with a touch of natural sweetness from honey. Finished with a simple lemon...
Savory Pumpkin Buns
​Bring a cozy touch to any fall or holiday table with these savory pumpkin buns. Made with real pumpkin and fresh rosemary, they bake golden for a...
Biscotti a Esse (Italian S-Shaped Cookies)
  Esse-shaped cookies are a true classic of Italian pastry. You can find them in every bakery across Italy, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet...
Chicken Risotto with Spinach and Mushrooms
  Creamy, comforting, and full of earthy flavor, this Chicken Risotto with Mushrooms and Spinach is comfort in a bowl. A little white wine and...
Pecan Cinnamon Swirl Bread
​Bake up a pecan cinnamon swirl bread that’s tender, nutty, and full of warm cinnamon flavor. With its soft crumb, crunchy pecan topping, and...
Tortelli di Zucca (Traditional Italian Pumpkin Ravioli)
  Delicate handmade pasta filled with a creamy pumpkin mixture, scented with amaretti and Mostarda Mantovana — these Italian Pumpkin Ravioli...
Meatball Minestrone Soup
  There is nothing quite as comforting as a hearty bowl of soup, and this Meatball Minestrone is as satisfying as it is versatile. It’s the kind of...
Kinder Chocolate Cookie Bars
​Turn your favorite Kinder bars into the ultimate gooey cookie bar! These Kinder chocolate cookie bars bake up with buttery crumbs, melty chocolate...
Paccheri with Swordfish, Eggplant and Tomato
  Paccheri with swordfish, eggplant and tomato is a delicious Sicilian pasta recipe that brings together all the flavors of the Mediterranean in one...
Creamy Mushroom and Ham Pasta
​Creamy mushroom and ham pasta is a simple Italian pasta dish filled with tender mushrooms, savory ham, and a smooth, creamy sauce that coats every...
Gorgonzola Cheese: Everything You Need to Know
  Creamy, bold, and beautifully marbled with blue and green veins, Gorgonzola is one of Italy’s most fascinating cheeses. With over a thousand...
Pumpkin Gingerbread Loaf
  I am now on a pumpkin spice kick, and I expect that will continue until Thanksgiving when my focus will be on holiday baking, Christmas cookies in...
Creamy Old Fashioned Caramel Candies
​Creamy  Old Fashioned Caramel Candies, the best creamiest five ingredient Caramel Candy. Perfect plain or dipped in chocolate. Creamy  Old...
Homemade Strozzapreti Pasta from Emilia-Romagna
  Strozzapreti is a type of pasta popular throughout Italy, especially in the northern and central regions. Its origin dates back to the Romagna...
Sautéed Pepper & Onion Pasta
  Farmers’ markets in early fall are a feast for the senses—tables piled high with late-summer tomatoes, baskets of zucchini, shiny eggplants,...