Mocha Hazelnut Biscotti
As I reported before, as chief cook and bottle washer in my house, the job of keeping my husband’s biscotti jar full falls into my job description. Although he...
Grilled Pork Chops With Nduja & Honey
Umbria is famous for it’s pork, and when we are in residence there, we do indeed seem to enjoy a fair number of pork dishes. This dish combines a...
How To Make Almost No Stir Risotto
I am not ashamed to admit that I am a risotto snob, and never order risotto when we are dining out because it rarely meets up to my high...
Nutella Almond Tartlets
I have made these tartlets in the past using jam or preserves as a filling but I decided to make them with Nutella for World Nutella Day this year....
Ravioli Stuffed With Radicchio
Stuffed pasta lends itself to so many options it really is a dish you could make on a daily basis and never tire of it. When I am dining...
Ricotta Bread
Since we left Umbria last November, I have gotten out of the habit of making my own bread at home. I’m not sure why, but life is just different...
Stuffed Chicken Thighs In White Wine Caper Sauce
I am a huge fan of poultry, although it has taken many years for me to learn an appreciation for legs and thighs. I’ve always been a “white meat”...
Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread
Anyone who frequents this blog from time to time probably knows that we own a farmhouse in Umbria that we rent out to guests called Il Casale di Mele...
