This easy summer dessert is perfect in its imperfection. A great dish to make if you're short on time OR new to baking. Nothing here has to be too precise, and you don't have to work hard to make it look pretty. It's also a great dish to make with the kids cause they get to use their hands! I hope you all enjoy this delicious summer recipe!
Read MoreWatch how to make this classic dessert. Eaten in Australia & New Zealand around Christmas time (which is also summer for them!) the light, airy meringue nest is the perfect vessel for summer's sweet berries, and of course, a little fresh whipped cream!
Read MoreLearn how to make this traditional Greek dessert as we get ready for both Easter & Greek Easter! Flaky layers of fillo stuffed with nuts and honey make for a delicious treat! This recipe is one my Uncle has used and perfected - Enjoy!
Read MoreAiry puffs, filled with a ricotta based cream and topped with a cherry. The zeppole were created in Naples in 1840 to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph; and are still a treasured tradition for both Italians and Italian-Americans.
Read MoreLearn how to make this creamy Italian classic. My grandmother's ricotta cheesecake is a holiday must have! Now I'm sharing her recipe with you! The easiest cheesecake you'll ever make, it only requires a few ingredients. Whip it up for your holiday party or any time!
Read MorePut down that mushy stuff from the store! Learn how to make real, Italian struffoli, just like grandma! My Mom is my extra special guest this week as we show you the easiest way to make the dough, form the struffoli, fry 'em up and finish them off! Join me in the Cucina!
Read MoreWatch how to make this fall classic! Fresh autumn apples come together with cinnamon, sugar, clove and nutmeg to create the perfect ending to any holiday meal.
Read MoreWrap up summer using the last fresh fruits and berries on this delicious and easy fruit tart. A crowd favorite at the annual block party when I was a kid is now a summer BBQ staple! Enjoy Labor Day weekend!
Read MoreLearn about this great place for kids in Rockaway NJ. Inspired by her own children, and those who dream of becoming a baker, Michelle Spell started Bake-A-Wish right next to her own bakery. She calls it the "Little League of the culinary world." More than that, she also hopes it will be a place where less fortunate children and their families can forget their worries for at least a day.
Read MoreLearn about Bucket & Bay's craft gelato, where they get their ingredients and why they chose to seek out only the best local produce for their shop! Then try your hand at making their decadent hot gelato sandwich - or, swing by and have them make it for you!
Read MoreI LOVE football - and while my Giants had a less than stellar season - I still plan on watching the Big Game this Sunday with family & friends! Check out all 3 recipes on my Grid Iron Grub menu - perfect for your Super Bowl party!
Read MoreAs we wrap up January I'm still trying to keep my food on the lighter side and this dish does just that while fulfilling my want for something sweet! Deliciously ripe bears get baked with nutrient packed walnuts, sweet honey and cinnamon; and are then nestled on top of fragrant vanilla scented Greek yogurt for extra protein. This dish can serve as breakfast, brunch OR dessert!
Read MoreMy Aunt Linda always brings these pretty, sweet cookies to our Christmas Eve celebration (and others throughout the year!). They're delicious, and look so cute with their rainbow colored sprinkles! The cookie itself ins't too sweet because of the amazing, liquor flavored icing on top. These are a family favorite for us, and I hope they become one for you too!
Read MoreGinger bread is, by no stretch of the imagination, an Italian tradition. But my love for spice gets the best of me and I always include these cookies in my holiday baking. I hope you enjoy them too!
Read MoreMy Aunt Mary is not a big fan of baking. It's just not her thing. But every year on Christmas Eve she breaks out these ricotta cookies - and they're delicious. Wonderful little pillows of mildly sweet softness. And they don't need to be perfect, which is the best part. These cookies are a great way to start your holiday baking!
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