Quick and easy European summer recipes

Skinny and Delicious Chicken and Eggplant Pasta for 326 Calories!

We know it’s a mouthful but we’re talking real Italian comfort food here.…

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make,…

Sangria Blanca With Summertime Stone Fruits

What a perfect cocktail for summertime entertaining. Stone fruits, peaches, plums and nectarines, are a great…

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad)

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most…

FARFALLE WITH TOMATOES ,OLIVES AND ONIONS AND SPINACH

This recipe is a vegetarian dish ,fast healthy and tasty feel free to use another type of cheese if feta is…

Strawberry sponge cake

This year I have opened the strawberry season with a strawberry sponge cake recipe. This strawberry cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious…

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never…

Caprese Salad. Kathy's twist

This is a wonderful variation to the traditional caprese salad.

Caffè Shakerato

I had my first caffè shakerato on the beach at Rimini way back sometime in the mid-90s. The black richness of espresso served cold and frothy was a…

Fig & Prosciutto Salad

Chik'n Marsala

The thing I LOVE about this recipe is that it’s quick, easy & Italian It’s one of those dishes that you can whip right up when you’re really not…

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…

French toast

French toast

Baby Clams á la "Bulhão Pato"

A very good and quick appetizer for those who like the taste of sea. Cook it for an informal meal as it is better eaten with your fingers. Choose…

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.