Apricots of the Caliph - History say that this was the preferred dessert of a Caliph from North Africa. Read the history of this dish below.

Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce... very Hot!

Asparagus and Egg Salad... a great Easter dish or anytime!

Baked Peaches... a quick and delicious summer dessert.

Bucatini (Kind of ticker spaghetti) with Rapi greens. In Naples the rapi are called friarielli because we usually fry them and serve them also as side dish. My sister loves them in ...

Can your own tomatoes... you will be happy for the rest of the year!

Gelato made with blackberries and chocolate. An easy recipe that doesn't use eggs, yet is very creamy.

Cornmeal and Kale

Creamy Spinach Fettuccine with Gorgonzola and Pignoli

Croccante di Natale, also known as Croccante di Mandorle is Abruzzo's classic Christmas confection. Toasted almonds are enrobed in a shiny amber sugar coating. Each Christmas my ...

Of all the posts that I've put here this one feels like the best fit for me. No it is not Italian, but it was inspried by the English side of my "famiglia", my mom. We ...

Happy Birthday Rossella!! Maybe you would love this Double-Chocolate Layered Torte for your Birthday!! ~~Great for Chocolate Lovers!! ~~

I Enjoy Making This for my Family an Friends Every Holiday!! Enjoy!

This eggless frittata is made with potatoes . It has a crispy skin and a light and fluffy center to which any number of ingredients can be added.

This is the summer version of “ Farinata Fiorentina ” Cornmeal and kale. Cut into slices,can be roasted on the barbecue or the grill.

Fresh Plum Tomatoes, Basil,  either from your back yard or store bought, and Pasta... makes a great meal.

Frittata di Pasta... a quick pasta quiche.

Frittata can be Very Sweet!

This is a refreshing, healthy little treat that is easy to prepare and lets you combine your favorite fruits. If you are taking them to a picnic I’d allow about 2 kebabs per ...

Breakfast? Lunch? Snack? You pick. These homemade granola bars are great as a breakfast on the run with a banana, in a lunch box or after school with a cold glass of milk. I u ...