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Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Antipasto
This tomato ricotta and basil antipasto is a twist on a caprese salad.
Homemade Party Rings - a Classic British Biscuit (Cookie)
Homemade Party Rings biscuits will bring back memories of happy birthday parties for those of us who grew up in the UK.
Orzo (Coffee Substitute Barley Drink) & Toast and Orzo (for Children and Babies)
Orzo coffee substitute, a toasted barley drink, is such a delicious beverage, you won't mind skipping coffee.
Fresh Mozzarella and Mushroom Toast
Fresh mozzarella & mushroom toast is one of those super simple dishes that can be served as an appetizer, light lunch or even dinner with a salad.
Christina's Clam Chowder (without cream) in a Sourdough Bread Bowl
Clam chowder without cream served in a sourdough bread bowl can taste just as thick and creamy as a higher calorie version.
Trolls' Toes Cookies and Witches' Fingers for Halloween
Trolls' toes and witches' fingers are the perfect addition to your Halloween baking menu! Present them on a plate and just wait for the reactions!
Fried Bread Dough (Pizza Fritta)
Fried bread dough or fried pizza dough is a super simple, yet utterly delicious way to use dough.
Cocktail Party Idea: Mushroom Pâté for a Vegetarian Treat
Mushroom pâté is a perfect choice for a cocktail party if you are vegetarian or are having vegetarian guests; easy to make vegan, too!
Pumpkin Carrot Cake (or Cupcakes) with Cream Cheese Icing
These pumpkin carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will be the highlight of anyone's lunchbox, and no one will bother that they've chock full of nutritious ingredients, too!
Best Orange Cream Cheese Frosting (with Grand Marnier Liqueur)
This is the best orange cream cheese frosting recipe you're going to find.
Cicerchiata (Struffoli): a Honey Sweetened Italian Christmas Treat (Mini Pastry Balls in Honey)
Struffoli are a honey sweetened, traditional Italian Christmas treat.
A Collection of Authentic Italian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Recipes
This collection of authentic Italian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day recipes will help you to plan a holiday just like Nonna.
Scottish Fern Cakes, a Bakery Classic
Scottish Fern Cakes are a classic tartlet that are still served in many bakeries in Scotland.
Typsy Laird, Authentic Scottish Trifle for Christmas and Burns Night
Typsy Laird is simply a boozy Scottish trifle that is perfect as an end to a Christmas and/or Burns Night dinner party.
Authentic Millionaire’s Shortbread or Caramel Shortcake
Authentic Millionaire’s Shortbread, or Caramel Shortcake, as it’s sometimes called, is a classic Scottish treat.
Almond and Orange Biscotti (Biscotti con Mandorle ed Arance)
Almond and Orange Biscotti are a wonderful addition to the holiday baking season, but they can be made any time of year! Not too sweet, crunchy, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Atholl Brose (With and Without Cream) A Traditional Scottish Drink for Hogmanay (New Year's Eve)
Atholl Brose is an traditional Scottish drink made from oats and whisky, and usually served for Hogmanay, or New Year's Eve.
Minestra: Healthy Greens and Beans
Minestra is a dish that's full of healthy greens and beans; it's very nutritious and low fat.
Cock-a-Leekie Soup for Burns Night (Scottish Chicken, Leek and Rice Soup)
Cock-a-Leekie soup is a popular choice for the soup course on Burns Night, but you can make this chicken, leek and rice soup anytime of year.