This Italian cream cake is my aunt’s recipe. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It’s absolutely irresistible! PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:30 mins Cook Time:30 mins Additional Time:25 mins Total Time:1 hr 25 mins Ingredients Coconut Cake: 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup butter ½ cup shortening 2 cups white sugar 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flaked […]
With winter upon us, what better time to whip up a delicious vegan lasagna that friends and family can drool over. This recipe comes lovingly from our friends at v2Food. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 30 minutes COOK TIME 50 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 butter (vegan butter of your choice) 1/2 cup plain flour 1 litre milk (plant based milk […]
Tortellini Pomodoro is one of my favorite dinner recipes for busy weeknights. Thi restaurant quality tortellini topped with homemade Pomodoro sauce is made in no time. Tortellini pasta is such an easy recipe that never gets old and makes for great leftovers. Serve fresh with parmesan cheese or reheat for […]
Greens and Beans is a classic Italian recipe that’s as delicious and healthy as it is comforting. You’ll want to make this regional specialty again and again! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 40 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 bunches fresh escarole, cleaned, trimmed and cut into chunks 3 Tablespoons olive oil […]
This chicken Francese is moist and tender chicken dredged in flour and eggs to get a nice and crisp outside edge. It’s added to a lemony flavored sauce that makes this recipe insanely delicious! PREPARATION TIME. PREP TIME:5 minutes COOK TIME:15 minutes TOTAL TIME:20 minutes Ingredients ▢1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying) ▢2 chicken […]
These buttered noodles are simple and quick. Pasta is tossed with butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A wonderful recipe to make when you don’t feel like making a trip to the grocery store. I used what I had on hand and it worked like a charm. PREPARATION TIME. Prep Time:10 […]
Creamy Beef Cavatappi is a ground beef cheesy and creamy recipe that will be on your weeknight dinner table. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 lb cavatappi pasta; or pasta of choice 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 lb ground beef 1 white onion; diced 10 basil leaves; […]
Panzanella Salad with crusty bread, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, and the best homemade vinaigrette dressing. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 18 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Servings: 6 people as a side salad For the Tomato Panzanella Salad: 6 oz crusty bread*, (1/2 loaf) cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/8 tsp sea […]
Rigatoni bolognese is a simple, yet elegant dish made with homemade bolognese sauce, rigatoni, fresh herbs, and a dollop of ricotta or mascarpone cheese. PREPARATION TIME PREP:15 MINUTES COOK:2 HOURS TOTAL:2 HOURS 15 MINUTES Ingredients ▢1 pound rigatoni, pappardelle, or liguini ▢1/2 pound 85% lean ground beef ▢1/2 pound ground sweet Italian sausage ▢1 28-ounce can of crushed […]
This escarole and cannellini bean dish has a rich and creamy flavor. It’s also best served with warm crusty Italian bread. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:30 mins Total Time:40 mins Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large heads escarole salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (16 […]
