Soft, buttery and fruity, these Italian strawberry filled cookies are a sweet treat anytime of the year! Soft Italian cookies are sandwiched together with sweet strawberry jam and the result is melt-in-your mouth irresistible.  Italian Cookies with a Strawberry Filling A cross between my easy strawberry cookies and Italian sandwich cookies, these ItalianRead More →

No churn vanilla ice cream is a simple and delicious dessert that can be made without an ice cream maker. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves homemade ice cream but doesn’t have the equipment to make it. With only three ingredients it’s fast and easy! I love iceRead More →

This Vertical Cake made with a strawberry and cream filling, is not only delicious but beautiful also! This unique dessert is not only visually stunning, but the perfect twist on the traditional layer cake. Guests and family alike will love it. I love cake pretty much anytime, from a simple ItalianRead More →

Moist and flavorful this peach upside down cake is full of sweet flavor from caramelized peaches that are baked on a homemade soft and tender cake! Served warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream, it’s the best summertime dessert.  While I usually love my fruit crunchy,Read More →

This easy strawberry crumble is simple to put together and ready in under an hour! It’s the perfect summer dessert with syrupy strawberries and a buttery streusel-like almond topping that bakes up golden and is perfect with a scoop of ice cream! Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best andRead More →

Strawberry cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect anytime. This homemade cake is a classic dessert that everyone will love. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, it can be served plain with a dusting of powdered sugarRead More →

A creamy and delicious Cappuccino Parfait, easy and simple, made with a delicate Italian Coffee Pastry Cream and layered with a Chantilly cream. Just like a cappuccino only better! Every time I make a this pastry cream I have a hard time not eating it all with a spoon before IRead More →

Fresh Grape Tomato Pasta, a fast easy and full of flavor dish. Cherry or Grape Tomatoes sautéed with garlic, olive oil and spices. Tossed with Orecchiette Pasta makes this the perfect Pasta Recipe for family weekday meal or even guests to dinner. I first tried this Tomato Pasta recipe withRead More →

Indulge in the sweet and creamy flavors of the Italian Pasticciotti Italian Cream Filled Pastries. The perfect Italian pie pastry filled with a Creamy Pastry Cream Filling and then baked to perfection. A wonderful new Dessert Recipe. These delicious filled pastries might be a little extra work but they areRead More →

These Nutella Hand Pies are a versatile and delicious treat that can be enjoyed at any time. Made with a simple buttery Italian homemade pie crust, then stuffed with a creamy hazelnut filling, these small, portable pies make the perfectly snack or even dessert! Living in Italy Nutella is everywhere,Read More →