How To Make Classic Italian Potato Focaccia Barese

Focaccia! That rustic Italian bread with all the dimples. So simple and virtually fool-proof. And versatile with endless ways to prepare this ridiculously soft, pillowy bread with a crispy...

Classic Italian Sweets to Enjoy for Halloween

The spookiest holiday of the year is on its way! So I’ve got LOADS of ideas for you to add a touch of Italian sweetness to Halloween . ....

Outstanding Pork Knuckle “Schweinshaxe” for Bavarian German Octoberfest

When I taught in Bavaria in 2015, I loved trying traditional Bavarian dishes.  Pork Knuckle “Schweinshaxe” was the natives’ go-to dish! We don’t just eat Italian food in this...

Brownies with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

These brownies are ultra-rich, dense and ever so chewy and fudgy. They’re generously covered with a thick layer of topped an AMAZING velvety-smooth chocolate ganache frosting. To...

Pastina Soup — Italian Childhood Memories

After the destruction by Hurricane Helene, I was reminded how comforting this classic Italian soup can be! Italian Pastina Soup is lovingly known as “Italian Penicillin Soup” is a...

Butternut Squash Ravioli in Brown Butter and Pancetta

Learning how to make ravioli is not a very common activity for children in the USA. But making ravioli, tortellini, and any pasta was ingrained in me by watching...