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Coffee and Walnut Cake, a Classic British Cake for Afternoon Tea
Coffee and Walnut cake is truly a British classic, and one of my all-time favorite cakes.
Pasta Cacio e Pepe with Dandelion (Cicoria aka Chicory)
This recipe for pasta cacio e pepe with dandelion (chicory, or cicoria as it's known in Italy) is a superb spin on the traditional Roman dish.
Penne alla Vodka Recipe (Best EVER) by Zia Francesca
This penne alla vodka recipe is a super quick and easy pasta dish that you'll make over and over again.
Butterfly Cupcakes (British Butterfly Cakes)
Butterfly cupcakes are a quintessential treat that was served at almost every child's birthday party in the UK.
Lemon Ricotta Cookies (Biscotti alla Ricotta Morbidi)
Lemon ricotta cookies are a fabulous way to use ricotta, but you may find yourself buying ricotta, simply to make more of these!
Lemon granita (Italian style)
Serve this lemon slushie, frozen iced dessert in a lemon shell for rave reviews.
The best pizza sauce ever!
This sauce is not only "no-cook," but it's fresh, light, the way they make it in Italy, and oh, so good!
Making Breadcrumbs: Regular and Panko-Style
Making breadcrumbs is so incredibly easy to do! The best part is you can choose to make them the way you like them: regular, or panko-style breadcrumbs.
Easy Peach Cobbler
This easy peach cobbler is so good, it will be your go to recipe forever more! Use with fresh, canned or frozen peaches!
Avocado and Tomato Salad with Homemade Dressing
Avocado and tomato salad is so easy to make, and has only 5 ingredients which includes the homemade dressing! It's tasty and nutritious!
Gluten free whole lemon cake.
This gluten free lemon cake is a winner! Moist, delectable crumb, full-on lemon flavor (from a whole lemon) is the tops!
Italian Green Beans (Authentic and Traditional)
Italian style green beans are one of my favorite dishes, ever! This is rather surprising given that I'm not a green bean fan!
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Filled with Cheese (Italian Style)
Stuffed zucchini flowers with cheese are so incredibly delicious you'll wish it was zucchini season all year long! Add anchovies if you like!
Lemon Ice Cream (Quick and Easy Blender Recipe)
Lemon ice cream is so refreshing, and this recipe is so incredibly easy to make! No ice cream maker necessary, just a blender!
Zucchini Pasta Sauce (Creamy Tomato Style with Hidden Zucchini!)
This zucchini pasta sauce is a great way to add this bountiful vegetable to your dinner table! Even the kids will love it!
Brioche Bun Recipe (Sicilian Style)
This brioche bun recipe will be your go to recipe whenever you want to make any type of brioche.
How to Make Meatballs (Italian Meatball Recipe)
Learn how to make meatballs that are light and delicious.
Peach Muffins (with Yogurt and without Butter)
Peach muffins made with yogurt and without butter aren't just a healthier recipe, this is the best muffin recipe I've ever made, and others agree!
Sicilian Style Strawberry Granita with Cream
Simply delicious, refreshing and creamy! You don't want the summer to pass you by without indulging in this sweet Sicilian treat!
Croque Monsieur Recipe with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms (and Meet Eric Eyre)
This croque monsieur recipe with goat cheese, Gruyere, bechamel sauce, and mushrooms is simply sublime! If you make it once-you'll be hooked!