Roman Easter sweet bread, also known as “Panettone di Pasqua” in Italian, is a traditional Easter bread from the Lazio region of Italy, mainly served for breakfast or brunch. It is a sweet, fragrant bread that is shaped into a tall round loaf. The ingredients used in Roman Easter sweetRead More →

Parmesan roasted asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that is bursting with flavor. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. It’s a great way to add some nutrition and color to your plate, while also satisfying your taste buds. I love quick,Read More →

These fluffy, light and cake like Ricotta Cookies made with creamy ricotta cheese and a hint of orange or lemon are the perfect tea, snack or any occasion cookie. A tasty  cookie topped with a cream cheese frosting or glaze. So good you can’t stop at just one. This postRead More →

Soft and tender with a cake like texture, these easy Italian ricotta cookies have a light lemon flavor and the ricotta cheese keeps them nice and moist. Sprinkled with a little sugar they are usually served at breakfast but also make the perfect snack cookie with a cup of tea!Read More →

This sourdough Easter bread is a version of the traditional Italian sweet brioche but made with sourdough instead of commercial yeast! It’s soft, smooth, fluffy and the natural fermentation and kneading process makes the dough easy to shape.  Traditional Italian Easter bread, pane di pasqua, is beautiful braided egg breadRead More →

Light and airy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these chocolate meringue dessert treats have a delicate crisp exterior with a chewy interior. Made with only a few simple ingredients they are naturally gluten free but have big chocolate flavor!  Meringue desserts come in many forms, from pavlovas to macarons to lemonRead More →

Blueberry baked donuts are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. These baked treats are soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries, making them a perfect breakfast or snack idea for anyone who loves fruity baked goods. I actually make baked donuts quite often, my husband loves them,Read More →

A fun and easy to make an Easter treat, these bunny cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies made with only 8 ingredients and a cream cheese frosting. They will be a hit tucked into Easter baskets or served at a spring brunch.  While I love simple Italian Easter cookiesRead More →

This authentic Italian pasta puttanesca recipe has a rich flavor profile but is easy to make with pantry staples! Add some spaghetti and it becomes a favorite pasta recipe you can make at home any night of the week.  Simple and flavorful, this easy Italian pasta recipe is popular forRead More →

Panna cotta tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that combines the creamy texture of panna cotta with a chocolate dough crust. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping finale to a dinner party. It has now become one of my family’s favourite desserts, not onlyRead More →