Hot Cross Buns
My Mother passed away two years ago this past week. Although my Mom is always in my thoughts, every time we reach a new anniversary, it is still a...
Pizza Chena
Pizza Chena, or Pizza Chiena, sometimes pronounced “Pizza Gaina,” is a southern Italian savory “pie” made with a variety of cheese, cold cuts, and eggs baked within a bread...
Easter In Italy
Easter in Italy is a Christian based holiday, which begins on Palm Sunday, and culminates the following week on Easter Sunday. Although all of Holy Week is important, it...
Pan di Ramerino {Sweet Easter Buns}
I had great intentions to post several new Easter recipes this year, but then we found ourselves in the midst of a pandemic. The coronavirus has affected us all...
Italian Easter Recipes
Easter is a very important holiday in Italy, and like most Italian holidays it revolves around both the church and holiday food specialties. Easter in Italy is a Christian...
Spring Lentil & Farro Salad
We just returned to Michigan after a month in Florida, and the weather here is decidedly spring-like. Today the temperature will reach the mid-sixties, and although it will cool...
Maple Roasted Carrot Salad With Blood Oranges, & Shaved Grana Padano
I could eat some type of roasted vegetable daily as something magical happens to them during the roasting process. The natural sugar within the vegetable caramelizes, creating an earthy...
Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Breast Cutlets With Roasted Pepper Sauce
I tried this dish after spying it on the menu of a casual Italian restaurant menu in our area. It was listed as a daily special for a couple...
