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Appetizers

An Ancient Heirloom Focaccia Recipe

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 […]

Entree, Meal Prep Ideas

How To Make The Best Stuffed Zucchini Rolls

We are In Italy making new friends and finding the best of the best recipes Italian people are making new and cherished classics! This Zucchini Lasagna Rotolini seems to be a favorite on the table all around Italy in many different variations region to region. Today I share with you […]

Deserts/ I 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.

Deserts/ I 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 […]

Deserts/ I 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 […]

Entree

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 […]

Vegetables

Easy Beginner Guide To Growing An Italian Herb Garden

I know it sound intimidating at first, but growing your very own Italian herb garden in pots is a delightful and rewarding experience, especially for beginners. It allows you to have fresh herbs at your finger tips and save money along the way. Just Before spring is the perfect time […]

Travel Italy

4 of Italy’s Most Magical Christmas Markets

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to travel in Italy! From snow-capped Italian Alps down to Mount Vesuvio, you won’t want to miss these incredibly magical Mercatini di Natale (Christmas Markets) found in our beloved Italia. If you’re looking for a unique holiday getaway, look no further than […]