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Entrees / Primi & Secondi, Meal Prep Ideas

How To Make The Best Italian Stuffed Shells with Ricotta Mozzarella Cheese And A Meatball Pearl Surprise

Discover how to make the perfect Italian stuffed shells filled with creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese, topped with a rich homemade red sauce, and baked to perfection. This easy step-by-step recipe includes tips on making the best stuffed pasta shells, ingredient details, and secret tricks for a flawless dish! Italian […]

Appetizers / Antipasti, Meal Prep Ideas

“Nighty Night Focaccia” The Ultimate Guide to Making Easy and Delicious Overnight Italian Focaccia Bread

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the irresistible flavors of fresh, homemade focaccia bread without spending hours in the kitchen, then overnight Italian focaccia is your answer. This quick, simple, and delicious recipe will elevate your baking game and save you time, making it the perfect solution for […]

Appetizers / Antipasti

The Best Authentic Italian Heirloom Focaccia From Puglia, Italy

The smell of focaccia will entice your entire family. The crunchy, yet delicate dough with the fresh tomatoes on top and tiny bit of oregano will elevate your table to unforgettable. Focaccia has many secrets and many recipes. From one family to another. We all think our families secrets are […]

Desserts / Dolci

Salted Caramel Apple Italian Rosette Cake with Almond Flour and Cinnamon Spice

Nothing says fall as much as a warm Apple Dessert with fresh baked apples and homemade caramel sauce.

Desserts / Dolci

Best Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Hazelnut Moist and Easy Rustic Tuscan Style

Banana Bread in all of its forms is in a class by itself. It warms our souls and takes us back to special memories and wanting to create new memories with our loved ones. My take on an American Classic will give you a new pep to your repertoire of […]

Desserts / Dolci

Fresh Fig Jam Preserves Homemade Small Batch

You will be surprised at just how easy and simple it is to make fig preserve in just a few hours. Dreaming of making your own preserves this time of year? Does it seem like it would be too hard to tackle or how to begin? I’m here to tell […]

Entrees / Primi & Secondi

Fire Roasted Eggplant filled with Baked Pasta “Timpano” mini meatballs, prosciutto & cheese

Generational cooking at it’s best with Baked Pasta Wrapped in Roasted Eggplant What will your guests say when you reveal this at your party? My Roasted Eggplant Baked Pasta with mini meatballs, prosciutto and chunks of roasted eggplant inside the filling, plus my winning three cheese combination: fresh mozzarella, shredded […]

Travel Italy

The Ultimate 3-Day Hidden Rome Travel Guide

Ultimate 3-Day Hidden Rome Travel Guide When in Rome do as the Romans do so the saying goes. Living in Italy part time has given me clarity and a deep understanding of this age old famous quote, today more than ever discerning people returning to Rome or others wanting to […]