Is it Done Yet? What’s the Proper Cooking Temperature for Meat?
Picture this: you’ve just pulled a beef pot roast out of the oven and the edges are browned and it’s sizzling. It smells delicious and you have hungry guests sitting in the other room. But, is it done?...
View ArticleHow to Make Italian Marinated Mushrooms
Learning how to make Italian marinated mushrooms is one of those recipes that will come in handy more than you realize. These delicious and easy to prepare mushrooms can be used for antipasto or as...
View ArticleHow to Make Italian Chocolate ToTo Cookies with Whiskey Icing
One of my favorite Christmas dessert cookies are the Italian chocolate toto cookies. They are different and unique and will be enjoyed by your guests at Christmas or whenever you choose to bake...
View ArticleRicotta with Apricot Jam
This recipe is so simple I never really thought of it as a “recipe”. If you can get your hands on some ricotta (whole milk of course) and a jar of apricot jam, you are in for such a treat!...
View ArticlePasta with Swiss Chard and Tomatoes
Whether you’re using swiss chard (or any other type of chard) from your own home garden or buying it fresh from the grocery store, there’s a delicious way to incorporate this healthy green into...
View ArticleEasy Dessert Ricotta with Cacao Recipe
This delicious chocolate flavored recipe can be either a snack or a dessert. Italians love their ricotta so why not mix it with some delicious cacao powder? And nope, that’s not a typo – I’m using...
View ArticleAn Italian Guide for How to Make an Antipasto Platter
Learning how to make an antipasto platter shouldn’t be complicated, difficult or intimidating at all. In fact, it’s rather easy once you go through it at least once. The beauty of antipasto is...
View ArticleWonderful Bits of Italian Food Art on Etsy
Have you ever shopped on Etsy? Etsy is a great place to find unique items that are often handmade from small business owners or people who simply have a hobby. I often use Etsy when I am looking...
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