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Italian Affogato with Amaretto
I think my first Affogato was at our Italian coffee shop where the coffee and gelato flowed freely and in copious amounts…
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola e Noci - Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Walnuts
As I sat on a grapevine-covered terrace overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Garda, I lingered over every bite of a dish that was rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible…
Insalata Mista con Tonno e Uovo - Italian Bar Mixed Salad with Tuna and Egg
If you’ve ever stepped into an Italian bar for a quick panino, a tramezzino, or a light lunch, you’ve likely spotted, and maybe even enjoyed, a salad just like this…
Easy Homemade Mango Sorbet - Sorbetto al Mango
This creamy dreamy magical summer dessert is the easiest thing you will make this week…
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…
Warm Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Spinach
This is such a comforting and hearty fall and winter salad…
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…
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!
Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup - Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate
One more creamy comforting soup recipe before the warm weather hits :) It has been a long, cold and wet winter…
Gluten Free Piadina
These flavorful Piadine are just the thing when you are looking to change up your weeknight or weekend…
Tramezzini - Italian Finger Sandwiches - 4 Easy and Delicious Recipes
Happy Holidays Everyone! I thought this would be a great time to share this recipe with you…
Tuscan Chard & Garbanzo Bean Salad - Bietola e Ceci
This warm Tuscan salad is delicious and perfect for any season. I really love to make it when…
Peach Bellini from Harry's Bar in Venice
The Peach Bellini Cocktail was invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice…
Insalata Verde - Fancy Green Salad
This salad is not only beautiful, it’s to die for delicious! The ingredients….
Herbed Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes will make a delicious and picture perfect side dish at your dinner table…
Pasta e Ceci - Pasta and Chickpeas
Pasta e Ceci (pasta and chickpeas) - another simple Italian dish that is absolutely delightful!…
Grilled Polenta with Herbed Mushrooms
This recipe has become one of my favorites, it may even be my very favorite…