Thick, sultry, dark and silky, passionate....perfect for that special someone--YOU! Well and if it is perfect for you it is perfect for any guest and family member! The first time I tried this rich pudding-like "Hot Chocolate" I fell instantly in love. This is my go to homemade comfort food--can I call a drink "food" … Continue reading Cioccolata Calda
Tag: italy
Pere all’aceto balsamico
Roasted Pears w/ balsamic vinegar is a refined autumn appetizer perfect to serve before a large feast. Add flare to your holiday or any meal by serving this elegant dish! This Nothing can be more delicious than a roasted pear with Redstone Olive Oil Lavender Balsamic reduction served over a bed of fresh salad greens … Continue reading Pere all’aceto balsamico
Fox 13 The Place-Salsa Gialla
Buona Forchetta UT will be featured again on Fox 13 The Place November 29th at 1PM Mountain Standard Time. I will be teaching Salsa Gialla one of our family's favorite sauces. It comes from Naples and it is beyond comforting! Did I mention this is KETO friendly?!! Stock your refrigerator with organic carrots, celery, onion, … Continue reading Fox 13 The Place-Salsa Gialla
Pesto
Green liquid gold---this divine sauce is so delicious if the ingredients are chosen correctly and a bitter disappointment if not. Pun intended. You must find the sweetest basil possible--and also an extra virgin olive oil that is fruity and light. We have a very good friend and Italian artisan baker Jo from La Spiga Bakery. … Continue reading Pesto
Colazione (breakfast)
Breakfast became so much more fun when I married my love. You see Italians eat sweets for colazione (breakfast). Or at least they are much more likely to eat i dolci for breakfast than at any other time of the day. Nutella is always heavily stocked in our pantry, and much to the delight of … Continue reading Colazione (breakfast)
Lemon Glaze
This Lemon Glaze is best served on my version of a Lemon Ricotta Ciambellone, adapted from a recipe that will be shared someday in the future. As for now, I teach it occasionally in my classes. Use this glaze on top of lemon bars, or any type of muffin, pancake, pie, or dessert that needs … Continue reading Lemon Glaze
Ricotta
Ricotta, creamosa, bianca, e buona--find the recipe here.
salsa burro e salvia
Sauce: Salsa burro e salvia
smooth, aromatic sauce that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste-buds. click for recipe!
He had me at first bite
Read about our first date, and the first meal my love made for me. Spaghetti aglio e olio con i gamberi.