European valentine's day recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving

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

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.

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Olive oil

One of my favorites and easy to make pasta dish.

Panettone (Italian Christmas Cake)

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…

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…

Bajadera

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

Maids of Honor (or Almond Maids)

My mother has been making these since I can remember. They are absolutely amazing!! Almost like a small…

Focaccia

Focaccia with roasted baby new potatoes and rosemary. Great for snack or lunch

Victoria Sponge

I decided to make the cake how I would want it, by using a blend of fresh raspberries and strawberries mixed together with a blend of raspberry and…

Swedish Tea Ring

Vanilla Fudge

This is a smooth, creamy fudge that makes a good base if you want to experiment with flavourings. It is less temperamental than those made with…

Lemon/Lime Curd

A citrus curd that can be made with limes, lemons, or oranges (or a combination). Of course it's a standard on scones, but is also used for cake and…

Elderberry Cordial

I remember my grandmother making this every autumn. I found elderberry bushes growing wild on abandoned train tracks in Illinois when I lived…

NuTy-ChOCoLaTE PuDDiNg

very quick n simple,yet yummy pudding,made in jiffy,good for any part,get together or just to chill after dinner....:)