Winter Squash & Pear Soup I have always loved the foods of fall, but for some reason, I am particularly enamored with chestnuts and winter squash this year. It used to be challenging to find a variety of winter squash in Italy, apart from the green squash sold everywhere thatRead More →

Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti These simple Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti are made with a few ingredients including cream. Crunchy and soft at the same time, they make the perfect breakfast or snack cookie treat. Serve them with a coffee, tea or how about a Cappuccino?! I love the fact that Italians don’tRead More →

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Biscotti I try my best to have our biscotti jar full but am not always successful. I enjoy offering a biscotti or two to family who stops by for a quick coffee, and my husband likes to nibble on a couple after dinner. Most of myRead More →

Mashed Potato Croquettes Mashed Potato Croquettes, made with left over mashed potatoes and a few spices. Deliciously crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. The perfect side dish or even appetizer. With the holidays fast approaching one of the most served side dishes is mashed potatoes.Read More →

Easy Cranberry Shortbread Cookies Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are a delicious Christmas cookie recipe that is easy to make. The buttery shortbread pairs perfectly with the tart dried cranberries making them a festive cookie for holiday dessert platters. One of my favorite Christmas cookies is shortbread. I love the buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture and they can be flavored in so many ways.Read More →

Dairy Free Pumpkin Almond Cookies Pumpkin Cookies. Not too sweet, fluffy and flakey at the same time. A great recipe using pumpkin puree. Awesome “bake with me” recipe for toddlers! The post Dairy Free Pumpkin Almond Cookies first appeared on Buona Pappa. Source: Dairy Free Pumpkin Almond Cookies Download articleRead More →

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake A Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake is an impressive dessert recipe that is not difficult to make. With a few tips and tricks, you can make this wonderful chocolate cake roll filled with sweet meringue buttercream and coated in a shiny chocolate glaze. Slice, serve, and youRead More →

Leftover Mashed Potato Casserole Mashed Potato Casserole is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes from your holiday dinner. The leftover potatoes are layered in a casserole dish with cheese, cooked ham, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a great way to take those leftovers and turn them into a brand new dish.Read More →

Creamy Pumpkin & Sausage Sage Pasta Fall has arrived and brought with it a fantastic selection of new fruits and vegetables for us to enjoy. I am now buying apples, pears, greens, and pumpkin each and every shopping trip and am thoroughly enjoying creating new fall recipes with these ingredients.Read More →