Cold oven vanilla pound cake

This is one of those things I have to keep my eye on when I put it on the menu. The staff loves it so much that I have to put signs up teling them…

Assunta’s Italian Stuffed Biscotti

I like to save these for special occasions because their elegance is truly fitting for those special moments.…

Michetta, The sweetbreads of Dolceacqua, Italy

The story of michetta: The Marquis Doria sent a young bride who refused to give herself to him to prison to…

A Fruit That Descended from Paradise – Figs Poached in Red Wine

Artists have painted the fig leaf to depicted modesty. But the fruit is sweet and alluring. This recipe is…

Cranberry Orange Biscotti for Thanksgiving

Add little Italian twist to a biscotti recipe by adding chopped cranberries. Great for a Thanksgiving dessert…

Ciliege torta della Nonna

A tarta made with cherries (you can use other types of fruit such as apples, pears and figs) that is easy to make. It will impress your guests!

A Frosted Taralli, Charmel are an Easter Specialty

See Post for complete recipe directions…

My Blueberry Pie Story & Recipe

Fruit pies are very simple and only require the minimum amount of ingredients. Sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, butter, a little flour or cornstarch and…

Vanilla cut out cookies

Panettone Bread Pudding

A great way to use all the leftover Panettone and great for Christmas or New Years dessert.