European christmas recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks

Butternut Squash Risotto

Thanks to the Simply Recipies blog...wonderful! I loved this dish. I could sit down and eat cups and cups and cups of this dish. It was a…

Paella

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's…

Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)

Arancini means "little oranges" in Sicilian and they can be found all over Palermo. Cooked and flavored Arborio rice is formed around a filling of…

Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole

This sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is…

Almond Poppyseed Cheesecake

This is one of my favorites,with its sweet almond taste, and poppy seeds, reminds me of my childhood, and my nonna's italian cooking and baking.

Pasta and Veggies

I always seek for pasta recipes, this is a good one for me. Veggies and pasta together. I love it!

Baked Zitti

One of my fave dish that i love cooking for my kid. We love pasta that's why!

Olive oil, Garlic, and Tomato Pasta

I like trying out different types of pasta recipes. It gives me ideas to make some of my own. Hope you enjoy…

Panettone (Italian Christmas Cake)

Cocoa-Lemon Hard Cookies

Those cookies are really easy and quick to make and can be made with ingredients that are in everybody's kitchen.

Cashew Biscotti with chocolate glaze

This is going to be my first homemade Biscotti. Biscotti is an all time favorite at our house. I have been…

Chocolate turrón

Turrón is typical Christmas fare in Spain and the chocolate variety is always a favourite with kids.

Bajadera

This desert is easy to make, and there is no baking required.

BBQ Party: Juicy Clams & Mussels In Truffle Oil & White Wine

My Magic Potion: I thought it would be a great idea to try out my new Truffle Oil & indeed, it worked wonders.…