Bake pastries recipes

Zuccoto, a cake for all occassions

Zuccotto is light as a feather yet full with fruit, pastry cream and soaked with rum. Fill it with fresh fruit…

East Meets West Frittata

We love to combine Italian and asian vegetables. This Frittata is great for brunch or breakfast. Add brown, baby portabella or shitake mushrooms or…

Brazil: Empadinhas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas)

“Empadas (pies), Pasteis (turnovers) are among the famous Brazilian appetizers called salgadinhos (salty…

Bonanza of Biscotti!

I lost track on the number of biscotti that I made in the last 24 hours (in between a hectic work schedule). I made a few variations of the biscotti…

Delightful Pudding Cake

It is amazing how the ingredients in this recipe become heavenly pudding and moist cake

Running Dog Dessert!

Last night my husband chased an elusive Patsy though the fields around the dog park. He had me on the cell phone listening all the way. I was…

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch)

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

Cheese coins

Very tasty and pristavuchie cookies. Great idea for a buffet table. Spread cream cheese cookies or paste.

Derby Tart

There are many different recipes for the pie of the "Kentucky Derby". This is a real good one.

Easter Dolci - A taralli that floats on air

The taralli is a treasure from Apuglia and are eaten any time of the day. Simple yet delicious recipes are…

Crackers with basil and tomatoes

CHEESE biscuits with rosemary and walnuts

Healthier Baked Oatmeal

I tweaked a few recipes and came up with this delicious baked oatmeal. I use craisins, but you could subsititue any fruit of your liking. I have…

Carrots & Orange Wholewheat Muffin's/Cup Cakes..;)

Let them eat cup cakes...Put the carrot's on Top..;) When it comes to getting your toddler to eat healthy…

Easter Italian Roundup 2010 and 2011

A traditional family meal, assorted appetizers, soup, main course, sides and loads of desserts... Italian…