Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Breadcrumbs
Growing up eating pasta, in and out of Italia, my family and I have become specialists on the secrets to the classic dish. Many people seem to focus mainly on […]
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Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut
Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]
Peppermint Bark Truffles
What makes these festive truffles so much better than actual peppermint bark? It could be the creamy dark-chocolate center. Or the fact that it’s not bark, but a ball. Or […]
The Gift of Christmas Truffles
Since last Friday, I have been laboring over my gift to my family, consisting of my parents, brother, grandparents, and aunts. Every year, we all give each other one small, […]
Banana-Strawberry Chocolate Granola
The combo of fresh strawberry and banana, with the food from the heavens, chocolate, makes this granola irresistible. My recipe for granola is good, and good for you. Little do people […]
Nonna Italia’s Marmalade
My sweet grandmother, who currently lives near Venice with a large portion of my Italian family, is probably the best cook in the world. Nonna Italia (yes, Italia is her name) is […]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts may sound unappetizing, but if cooked right, they can be one of the best vegetables. Along with my broccolini recipe, roasted brussel sprouts is the most addicting side […]