Zeppole di San Giuseppe are one of the tastiest Italian sweets around! They’re typical of the month of March when the Italians celebrate Father's Day on the 19th.

Ribollita which means reboiled in Italian is a traditional Tuscan soup made with vegetables, beans and bread. It is the perfect example of the way the Italians..

It’s hard to not make this dish my new favorite because it is down. right. mouthwatering...not to mention gorgeous!

If you are looking for an unbelievably delicious, healthy and hearty soup to make this winter than this is it! I made this recipe for New Years Eve to celebrate like the Italians do…sort of :)

I couldn’t let another winter go by without making this classic Italian orange and fennel salad for you

Years ago when I owned an Italian coffee shop these Baci di Dama cookies were one of the staples in our dessert case…

These delicately flavored cookies are as Italian as they get. They aren’t overly sweet which makes them perfect…

When I came across the wild looking deep ocean green Italian pumpkin named Marina di Chioggia, I knew I had to have it!

I feel like I should have posted this dish a couple of months ago while everyone’s gardens were in full swing….but…I didn’t, so here it is :) Better late than never (Meglio tardi che mai.)

Limoncello is a lovely liqueur made from lemon peels, alcohol and sugar. It is strong but fabulously delicious and…

As I continue to come up with creative ways to use the abundance of tomatoes that are still coming to me everyday from my garden

Still searching for ways to use up those summer garden tomatoes? This recipes is just the thing!

This cocktail isn’t sweet which I love and is the perfect drink to go along with that colorful summertime dinner, lunch, breakfast or snack :)

The perfect hearty summer dish is the perfect recipe for that garden zucchini!

This easy and delicious Italian tomato sauce will be your new favorite recipe!

Creamy cheesy goodness…the perfect topping for those crunchy crackers at your next party!

Hearty potatoes with healthy spinach and rich and delicious melted cheese….yum! A gluten free and vegetarian delight!

Panna Cotta, which means “cooked cream” in Italian is quite a famous dessert and yet it has only been around in Italian cookbooks since the 1960’s

Spring…green, green….Spring. And I am so thankful! I am so thankful that the sun is shining more and that the days are getting warmer and longer.

Butternut squash was never a regular item in our house growing up. I remember seeing it in stores but never saw anyone cook with or eat