Christina's Cucina516 recipes
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Real, Homemade Custard
Homemade custard is a fantastic, yet very simple dessert that is popular in many countries, albeit, by different names, but always so creamy and delicious!
Crème Brûlée with Raspberries, No Baking or Kitchen Torch Required
Crème Brûlée doesn’t need a special baking torch for you to achieve that crispy, caramelized, sugary hard topping.
French Onion Soup ~ the way Julia made it, sort of...
Julia Child's French Onion Soup recipe is a classic, but I made one tiny change which I think makes eating the soup much easier.
My Nutty, Scottish-Italian Dad's Video Tutorial on How to Make Spaghetti with Anchovies
Spaghetti with Anchovies is one of my Dad's favorite dishes and one he often cooks for himself.
Baked Rhubarb with Creme Fraiche, Mascarpone or Whipped Cream
Baked rhubarb with creme fraiche is a super easy way to cook rhubarb without stewing it to a pulp (which is not a bad thing, I would add)! Makes a lovely and healthy dessert.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie
This chocolate chip cookie baked Alaska pie is a marriage of two dearly loved American sweets with a filling of vanilla ice cream.
Pimm's Cup and Strawberries and Cream: Wimbledon's Quintessential English Indulgences
Pimm's Cup is a quintessential English beverage traditionally served during Wimbledon's summer tennis tournament in England.
Cranachan, A Lovely Scottish Dessert (Recipe for US Kitchens)
Cranachan is a lovely Scottish dessert with oats, raspberries, cream and whisky.
Scottish oatcakes
Scottish oatcakes can easily be made in your kitchen and are naturally gluten free.
Homemade Cranberry Lemonade
This cranberry lemonade is a slightly sweet and tart summer indulgence that's so refreshing because it's entirely homemade! My recipe uses fresh or frozen cranberries to make a syrup.
Pasta al Forno (Italian baked pasta recipe)
This pasta al forno is the real-Italian deal! Tiny meatballs, and pieces of mozzarella cheese combine with a rich sauce and orecchiette pasta
Limoncello Cheesecake (Torta di Ricotta al Limoncello)
Limoncello Cheesecake is a dessert that makes everyone come running! Simple, yet delicious, lemon lovers will swoon for this dessert!
How to Make Homemade Marshmallows (without Corn Syrup)
How to make homemade marshmallows without corn syrup.
Traditional Tuscan Panzanella Recipe
Panzanella is a simple, Tuscan peasant dish (cucina povera) which is popular in Italy, using the bounty of tomatoes during the summer, and stale bread which is almost a staple in any Italian kitchen.
International S'mores...Twists on an American Classic
International S'mores are a twist on an American classic.
White Russian Cupcakes with Vodka Buttercream Icing
White Russian Cupcakes with Vodka Buttercream Icing are not something to serve at your 5th grader's birthday party: for adults only!
Back to School Cookies
Better known as "Kitchen Sink Cookies," whatever you call them, you will get requests for them to be made over and over again! Addictive is what they really are.
