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Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake
A version of strawberry cheesecake that will help you beat the heat! Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake 8 oz cream cheese (softened)¼ cup sugar1 can frozen berry juice concentrate (thawed )1 cup crushed strawberries8 oz whipped topping (thawed)sliced strawberries (to top...
Fried Zucchini Flowers
The perfect summer snack/appetizer in under 30 minutes! Fried Zucchini Flowers 24 zucchini flowers3 eggs¼ cup grated parmigiano cheese¾ cup flour½ cup beer/sparkling water high heat oil for pan frying (ex. canola oil ) Prep the flowers: carefully remove the inner...
Pesto
Pesto is for one of those days you want a fresh plate of pasta that packs a punch! So flavourful, very little ingredients and no time at all. Pesto The word pesto is actually Italian for pound. Because waaay back in the day pesto was made by hand....using pestle and...
Classic Apple Pie
The most classic dessert there ever was! This apple pie recipe has a flaky crust and sweet gooey centre. It's a recipe to master for sure. Apple pie (or any pie) can be a little tricky to get right. But once you get it, it becomes so easy. So here are some tips to...
Upside Down Peach Cake
Yet another recipe that uses my classic sponge cake as a base. This is a super simple cake that comes out looking really fancy. I did a peach cake here but feel free to use any canned fruit you like! Upside Down Peach Cake 4 eggs separated225 g (8 oz) flour170 g (6...
Ice Cream Cake Roll
Ice cream AND cake? Yes please. Here is another great use for the classic sponge cake. It's a really simple dessert that is an absolute crowd pleaser. Ice Cream Cake Roll My nonna was an ice cream cake roll machine back in the day. She used to have one in her freezer...
Classic Sponge Cake
There is nothing more versatile than a sponge cake recipe. This recipe has been in the family for ages, and we use it for so many different kinds of cake. It's one of those recipes that every home baker should have in their back pocket! This week, I'm doing a small...
Orecchiette
Orecchiette is one of my favourite pasta to make AND eat. This type of pasta is a staple in Basilicata - the southern region in Italy where my dad comes from. Needless to say, I've eaten quite a bit of this pasta over the years, and orecchiette with sausage and...
Cheesecake
There is truly nothing like a classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with fruit. But this recipe has a little twist, that makes a cheesecake that is lighter and fluffier than most! The secret is to whisk the egg whites separately and then fold them...
Chicken Cacciatore
A slice of rustic bread is a must-have to scoop up the delicious sauce that comes from the chicken, tomatoes and oil! This is a staple in our house, we really have it all the time! Chicken Cacciatore A classic of Italian home cooking. I don't think there is one...
Ragù alla Bolognese
Here is a pasta that everyone should have in their list of dinner recipes! Pasta bolognese is hearty, comforting and packed with flavor. It takes more time than the average pasta dish, but it is still very easy to make and always worth it. One thing to mention is that...
Gnocchi with Peas and Pancetta
It's a weird time. Living in Milan I only leave my apartment for groceries - about once a week. And while I am in no shortage of food, I've had to break my habit of going to the store every day to get the ingredients to make whatever I felt like making that day. So,...