A Brunch Board is a fun and casual way to serve brunch. You can put a little of everything you crave for brunch all on one board! I like to make a couple of things to go on the board and use store bought items to fill in the gaps. […]
Baked Goods
Enjoy your favorite muffin, pizza or cookie recipe!
Zucchini and Ricotta Tart
This Zucchini and Ricotta Tart is so yummy even people who don’t like zucchini will love it (like my husband Joe)! He tried this tart and like it so much that he asked for more. I almost fell over! I felt like a mom who sneaks vegetables into meals just […]
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bites
These Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bites have a silky smooth texture with a sweet and tangy lemon flavor. In addition, the bright flavor of the lemon pairs beautifully with the creamy cheesecake. I like to top them with some fresh strawberries. Other berries like raspberries, blueberries or blackberries are delicious as […]
Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake
This Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake has the flavor of a cannoli, but without all the work. Its a moist, single layer cake finished with a sprinkling of powdered sugar that you can make in about an hour. Its even pretty enough for company or a fun family dinner! Ricotta Cheese […]
Chocolate Cake with Cherry Sauce
Chocolate Cake with Cherry Sauce is one of the easiest and quickest desserts I’ve ever made, but you’d never know if by the taste of it! The chocolate cake is rich and decedent, almost brownie like. The crazy part is I make it in the microwave! Yes, you read this […]
Zucchini Flatbread
This Zucchini Flatbread is one of my favorites! The crust is crispy, while the mascarpone and mozzarella cheeses add a nice creaminess that don’t over power the delicate flavor of the zucchini. Lastly, I sprinkle a little fresh thyme over the top of the pizza. It adds a nice earthy […]
Flourless Persimmon Upside-Down Cake
Flourless Persimmon Upside-Down Cake tastes delicious and looks pretty without much effort. I don’t always see persimmons in the store, but when I do, I make sure to buy a few. Persimmons look like a tomato, but have a sweet honey-like flavor, similar to a mango. They’re sweet, versatile fruits […]
Italian Anise Biscotti
These Italian Anise Biscotti have a wonderful licorice flavor. They’re not too sweet, easy to make, and slightly spongy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I make lots of cookies every year at Christmas time and give them out as gifts. Joe’s Mom, Anna Rose, likes to share her cookies […]
Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies are one of the most popular cookies that I make every Christmas. They’re little morsels of buttery deliciousness studded with pecans and covered in powdered sugar! What’s your favorite cookie? My Christmas gift giving amounts to decorative tins filled with cookies. The decorative tin boxes are […]
Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies
These Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies remind me of a cookie my mom used to make at Christmas time. They are dry and crackly on the outside, while still being moist and chewy on the inside! I like the mini chocolate chips studded throughout the cookie, plus the peppermint just screams, […]
Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies
Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies go by many names like Biscotti Regina, Giugiuleni or, as Joe’s family calls them, Cimino Cookies. This cookie is shaped like a little loaf of bread covered in sesame seeds. It is isn’t overly sweet, but is perfect for dunking! These cookies are a holiday favorite […]
Vanilla Tutu Cookies
I make Vanilla Tutu Cookies every year at Christmas time. They are a moist, yet dense vanilla cookie covered with icing and decorated with sprinkles. They’re the perfect cookie to dunk into a cup of coffee. I learned how to make Vanilla Tutu Cookies from my Sicilian mother-in-law, Anna Rose, […]