Easy Bake Biscotti

The Biscotti can be traced back to Roman times. They were a convenient food that contained sustenance for both travelers and the Roman Legions. The…

Spaghetti in Basil Pesto with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Walnuts

Spaghetti is an extremely versatile variety of pasta, it can be rich and satisfying when combined with…

Pizzelle, Anise Flavor

The word Pizzelle is an Italian word which loosely means small, flat and round. They are wafer-type cookies which originated in the region of…

Homemade Basil Pesto

If you love Italian food, you have to love the magic sauce that can take even the most mundane pasta to the level of a sublime dish. Every Italian…

Homemade Marinara

This is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved…

Italian Vegetable Casserole

Welcome to November! Many of us are starting to get ready for the holidays with busier schedules and more tasks on the “to-do” list. Yikes! With…

Macaroni and Cheese w/ Jalapenos & Peppers

Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe

A delicious Baked Apple Cider Doughnut with buttercream icing

Mussels in Tomato and Herb Sauce

Mussels are among the many varieties of seafood and fish found in the Mediterranean coastal waters. Here, the…

French Bread by Bread Machine

This recipe requires the French Bread setting on my bread machine, best suited for bread doughs low in fat and sugar; this results in a crisp crust…