Italian Cabbage Soup ~ Zuppa alla Valpellinese

When the weather outside has a chilly nip in the air, we crave foods that warm us both inside and out. Soup always satisfies this desire. From northwestern Italy,...

Befanini – La Befana Italian Cookies for Epiphany

In Italy, the holiday season of Christmas and gift-giving doesn’t end until January 6th, with two big events: Epiphany and La Befana.   It is a national holiday in Italy! ...

The Talisman of Happiness – A Timeless Italian Cookbook

The Talisman of Happiness, first published in 1929, is still one of the greatest Italian cookbooks ever written. As the current #1 Best Selling Italian cookbook in both the U.S....

Steak Diane

  Steak Diane is a treasured retro dish that’s sophisticated, elegant, and impressive.  Yet in reality, it’s one of the easiest recipes to prepare.  I’ve been using Julia Child’s...

7 Ways on HOW to Make the ULTIMATE Charcuterie Board

Tried and true foods for entertaining can easily feature any of these guaranteed 7 Ways on HOW to Make the ULTIMATE Charcuterie & Cheese Boards. For our family, no...

The Best Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles

Year after year, on blog after blog, and in kitchens everywhere, you’ll ALWAYS find a beloved recipe for classic Snickerdoodles on EVERYONE’s favorite cookie list!  Ever so easy to...