Can you tell that I love ricotta?
Even a few years ago, when my lactose intolerance was at it's worst, I would still eat fresh ricotta...
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How to Cook this Popular Italian Green: Linguini with Garlic Rapini and Seared Scallops
The warm weather is here and it's time to get some quick meals under your belt so you can eat and then get outside to...
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Ceci Ripieni: Italian Chickpea Chocolate Cookies
When you really think about it, it's quite amazing how many great recipes came out of old Italian kitchens.
Especially the sweet (baked) goodies. In today's...
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Just Crumbs Tiramisu
I did the dessert portion of an Italian cooking class last night (surprised?) and the client wanted a dessert made with lady fingers and masarpone.
Hmmmmm...let...
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Pesche con Crema: Custard Filled Italian Peach Cookies
Sometimes, getting old sucks.
Like, when you wake up, get out of bed and parts of your body "creak". And, your arm is asleep because it...
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Tuscan Cantuccini
Almost 10 years ago, I went to a small town in Tuscany and stayed in a...
Brutti ma Buoni: Ugly But Good Cookies
The holidays are over...finally.
I know, I know...it's a beautiful time to spend with family and...
“Doin’ Tomatoes”…Part One!
Having Italian heritage, there are somethings that are inevitable in your family:
1. you probably grew up with more food on your dinner...
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