European christmas recipes

Eggplant Parmesan

Pignoli (Pine Nuts) and Almond Cookies

This recipe is a bit tricky but is a huge family favorite at the holidays!

Italian Variety Cookie Dough

When I was growing up this is the only dough my grandmother made then my mom. They would use this one dough with imagination to create more than 20…

Easy Breezy Greek Potatoes

Another Version of Greek Potatoes. I like trying them :)

Apple Brie Appetizer Soup

Well, this appetizer soup certainly surprised me! It's reminiscent of a Brie appetizer that's garnished with apples, but made into a soup appetizer…

Italian Cheesecake

This recipe is an all time favorite of mine - it has been handed down for over 3 generations in my family - I've made some changes to it as time…

Chicken Kiev

Balsamic Dressing

Balsamic Dressing

Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis

Some call this something in between a cake and a custard. I call it a huge baking success. I baked these Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis pronounced…

la style grille vegetable salad with chicken & shrimp

la style grille vegetable salad with chicken & shrimp

Butter Free Orange and Rosemary Cake

This is a Greek yogurt based orange cake, with a savoury twist of rosemary and a kick of lemon zest on top.…

Italian Penne Pasta Salad

I thought I’d try a new type of posts – since I read so many food blogs myself, I always end up bookmarking tons of recipes I want to try. You can…

Panettone (Italian Christmas Cake)

Bailey's Chocolate Swirl Tart

A luxurious pie that is easy to make to impress at a dinner party! If you are using pre-made pastry, go straight to step 3. This was made in…

Panettone Bread Pudding

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