European mardi gras recipes

Boeuf a la Bourguignon (adapted for the Slow Cooker from Julia Child)

Also known as Beef Burgundy, this dish has become a standard of…

World Nutella Day February 5th 2013 Coconut Nutella Turnovers

I am celebrating with many others again today as I had for many years, World Nutella Day. There will be many…

Sausage Peppers and Tomato Casserole

Here is a recipe that can be used as a main dish by itself or used on top of pasta or rice with any leftovers…

Healthy Italian Vegetable Saute Recipe

Ready to shed some of those Holiday pounds? Here is a healthy way to do it and still very delicious. Come join…

Raw Zucchini Salad

Up until now I had always bought zucchini and thought to myself: ‘’Now I am going to make something new with it! Something a bit different!’’ But…

CHOCOLATE APPLE NUT Phyllo triangle pockets

Between the sheets of PHYLLO Pastry...what can we find? Just some of my favorite ingredients. Buttery light…

Savory Hummus

This is a traditional greek dip used with falafel sandwiches, gyros, etc. I also use it in my wraps or as a veggie dip.

Choco Almond Cashew Secret Center Crumbly Cookies

Absolutely delectable, pure melt in the mouth Chocolate coated crumbly cookies with Almond or Cashew surprises…

Zabaglione Gelato

Curt's Fresh Plum Tomato Sauce

Traditional sauce with using fresh plum tomatoes.

Tiramisu

No cookin' just chillin'

Delicious Banana Bread

A few months back my sister told me she baked banana bread. She was delighted with how it turned out for her and suggested I tried it too. To be…

Frittelle carnival treats

Hurray it's that time of the year again! It's carnival, so it's time to make those addictive deep fried, gorgeous cakes. Every year for me has…

Easter Menu Roundup 2013

Here is a typical Easter Italian Style Menu including, egg bread, lamb, ham, tarts, Egg Art and much more come check it out!

Dark Chocolate & Orange Cake with Chia Seeds

A very tasty cake with 70% dark chocolate, fresh orange juice and chia seeds! If you are new to chia seeds, I…