European 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…

Chiacchiere

Chiacchiere (chiacchiere in Italian means to chatter or gossip). and are also called cenci. They are called this because they make so much noise…

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…

Italian Holiday Struffoli

These little balls of fried dough dipped in hot honey syrup are a holiday tradition for many Italian families.

Cheese coins

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

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…

Cranberry Pesto Pastry Swirls

This recipe makes about 25 swirls

Crackers with basil and tomatoes

CHEESE biscuits with rosemary and walnuts

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…

Spanakopita

Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles

Cranberry Foccacia

Fruity Meaty Pies

Fruit = apple and pear Meat = chicken and bacon Add to this some cheese, herbs and pastry and you have Fruity Meaty Pies! If you're using…

Cheat's Salmon Cream Cheese Tarts

Makes 4 big fish or 8 little fish!…