Fear of Frying?

Or how to make a perfect Italian Fritto Misto every time

A Bollywood Hollywood Oscar Feast! Now With Jackfruit Curry!

Everybody has an event that they love to celebrate with family, friends and neighbors. It might be the World…

Simple Sweet Rice Dessert

It stormed and blew all day yesterday in Sonoma. Patsy was packed off to dog camp for the day at Vintage Kennel Club. Huskys need a lot of exercise…

Torta Di Pasqua Al Formaggio

Italian Ricotta Torta is a much lighter cheese cake then the traditional NY cheese cake. It is a traditional Italian Easter dessert.…

You Put The Lamb In the Coconut And Stir It All Up!

Remember that old song lyric by Nilsson, "the lime in the coconut"??? In my opinion, there is nothing that…

Gnocchi Carmelita's Way

For soft light fluffy pillows that taste of potato, I have always made potato gnocchi without using egg at all and keeping the amount of flour to a…

Light and Creamy Apple Kheer, The Queen of Puddings!

Ok, so maybe it's not the Queen of Puddings, but it sounded really good to me. Especially since I cooked it…

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…

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called…

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