European recipes

Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto (Vincotto)

This delicious salad is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation…

Sandwiches with Cottage Cheese, Greens and Garlic

These sandwiches are for garlic fans.

Refreshing Eggplant Sandwich

It doesn't get easier than this, nor more delicious. It is light and refreshing. I love it with a cup of soup, whatever kind you like. To make it…

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…

Fried Artichoke Hearts

cold Espresso Coffee AMARETTO Latté

Deliciously light and refreshing. This has remained a highly requested concoction.

Fresh Basil Pesto

Delicious and healthy basil pesto that will make your stomach smile!

How to dress a salad in the Italian manner

Making salad in the Italian manner, which can be nicely summed up by the following proverb: A ben…

Antipasto Tenor

Mixing up your favorite of your antipasto ingredients can produce a tenor of flavors! It held it's own at one of my dinner parties and it will have…

Hummus and Bruschetta Appetiser

Quick, easy, and delicious and makes a great presentation.. A marriage of Middle Eastern and Italian all in one. Something different for your next…

Scottish Dessert: Whisky and Rolled Oats Mousse

Yes, they have great for desserts in Scotland!

Homemade Farfalle Pasta Salad for July 4th

Tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil are all that is needed for this fresh pasta salad that you can…

Fig & Prosciutto Salad

Weight Watchers Chicken Mozzarella Melts

Healthy Chicken Breast Strips Coated With Spaghetti Sauce On Top Of Toasted Italian Bread.

Banana and chocolate pudding

Bananas, bananas and again bananas! Don’t blame me because I love these sweet creamy fruits! I always make up some kind of dessert when I have…