The Twinkling St. Germain New Year’s Cocktail
The Twinkling St. Germain New Year’s Cocktail

A few years ago, I first heard about the cocktail The Twinkle when Stanley Tucci featured it on his Instagram…

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5 Simple and Delicious Holiday Crostini Recipes #2
5 Simple and Delicious Holiday Crostini Recipes #2
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5 Simple and Delicious Holiday Crostini Recipes #1
5 Simple and Delicious Holiday Crostini Recipes #1
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Mango Mimosa
Mango Mimosa

I recently made this Homemade Mango Sorbet, which the whole family loved…

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Easy Homemade Mango Sorbet - Sorbetto al Mango
Easy Homemade Mango Sorbet - Sorbetto al Mango

This creamy dreamy magical summer dessert is the easiest thing you will make this week…

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Lillet Blanc Spritz - 2025 Better Homes & Gardens Cocktail of the Summer
Lillet Blanc Spritz - 2025 Better Homes & Gardens Cocktail of the Summer

This cocktail is perfectly delicious, refreshing, and lovely to look at…

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4 Tasty Radish Recipes - Radish Tea Sandwiches, French Buttered Radishes, Avocado w/ Radish Salad & Roasted Radishes
4 Tasty Radish Recipes - Radish Tea Sandwiches, French Buttered Radishes, Avocado w/ Radish Salad & Roasted Radishes

These 4 recipes are simple to put together, beautiful to look at and have light but delightful flavors…

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Artichoke Tapenade - Tapenade di Carciofi
Artichoke Tapenade - Tapenade di Carciofi

These Spring days have me dreaming of BBQs, slip and slides, water balloon fights, picnics, and fresh and delicious recipes just like this one…

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Warm Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Spinach
Warm Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Spinach

This is such a comforting and hearty fall and winter salad…

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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto (or other pesto :)
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto (or other pesto :)

When I first saw one of these trees I knew I had to make it this Christmas…

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Homemade Italian Herbal Digestif Liqueur (Digestivo Italiano)
Homemade Italian Herbal Digestif Liqueur (Digestivo Italiano)

Digestifs (herbal based liqueurs) are not something American’s aren’t very used to having regularly, but…

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Truffle Cream Gnocchi & memories from Osteria Santo Spirito
Truffle Cream Gnocchi & memories from Osteria Santo Spirito

I’ve been wanting to make this heavenly dish for a long time...

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Venetian Buranelli Cookies
Venetian Buranelli Cookies

The last time I was in Venice my family and I stepped into this beautiful little bakery, filled to the brim with breads, cookies and sweet treats…

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Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio

These cheesy bites are rich, delicious and their bright pop of color so lovely to look at!

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