Limoncello Baba

Limoncello Baba Cake Recipe

Limoncello Baba Cake is a small sweet cake or pastry, baked in individual molds, and made with a yeast dough containing raisins or currants.  In French, the word baba meaning, “falling over … Continued

Limoncello Granita

Limoncello Granita Recipe

  Limoncello Granita is a delicious and granita recipe that is made using the famous Italian Lemon drink called Limoncello.  Granitas are as cool and delicious as ice cream, but they … Continued

Low-Fat Panna Cotta

Low-Fat Panna Cotta Recipe

Low-Fat Panna Cotta Italian puddings are so silky-smooth they slip down beautifully at the end of a meal.  Perfect served with fresh berries or fruits according to the season.  These … Continued

Mango Zabaglione

Mango Zabaglione Recipe

Zabaglione [zah-bahl-YOH-nay] is a famous Italian custard dessert.  The French refer to this as Sabayon and it is used as a dessert or a sauce.  Once zabaglione is made, it … Continued

Marinara Sauce Recipe

  This is a very good basic Marinara Sauce.  Using this easy-to-make recipe, you can easily also make an Arrabbiata Sauce.     This Italian Marinara Sauce recipe, comments, and … Continued

Mediterranean Stuffed Shells

Mediterranean Stuffed Shells Recipe

Mediterranean Stuffed Shells can be on the table in less than an hour. The shells are stuffed with ground turkey, artichokes and ricotta cheese.  Topped off with marinara sauce and … Continued

Watermelon Cocktail

Merchant’s Wife Watermelon Cocktail Recipe

Merchant’s Wife Watermelon Cocktail is summertime in a glass!  Nothing shouts summer with more enthusiasm than a watermelon.  Between June and August are the peak time for fresh watermelon and some … Continued

Mint Julep Sorbet

Mint Julep Sorbet Recipe

  Mint Julep Sorbet is definitely a treat for all the mint julep fans – so refreshing and so delicious!  This sorbet is a great way to surprise and please your … Continued

Minty Grapefruit Sorbet

Minty Grapefruit Sorbet Recipe

  Minty Grapefruit Sorbet is so smooth and velvety that it makes a delightful refreshing and delicious palate cleanser for your special dinners that is not overly sweet.  The mint … Continued

Mozzarella Tomato Martini

Mozzarella Tomato Martini Recipe

Mozzarella Tomato Martini is outstanding!  This is a savory martini made from tomato water, a clear liquid with a delicate, acidic flavor that is produced when tomatoes are strained of … Continued

Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Plate Recipe

  This delicious fresh tomato dish, called Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Plate, is served in your better Italian restaurants.  It is so simple and so delicious!  Also known as Insalata … Continued

Mushrooms in Lemon Sauce

Mushrooms in Lemon Sauce Recipe – Fricassea di Funghi

Mushrooms in Lemon Sauce, also known as Fricassea di Funghi, is an excellent Italian mushroom dish.  I like to serve these delicious mushroom in lemon sauce with some of our favorite … Continued

Neapolitan Cookies

Neapolitan Cookies Recipe

Neapolitan Cookies are cookies where two different flavors combine to make one distinctive cookie.  Light dough filled with almond flavoring, cherries and nuts is sandwiched between a chocolate, cinnamon, nutty dough. … Continued

Pomodori Al Forno

Oven Bake Tomatoes Recipe – Pomodori Al Forno

This classic Italian Pomodori Al Forno Recipe is SO GOOD!  Roasted and marinated tomatoes are considered Italian comfort food and will literally melt in your mouth.     This Pomodori … Continued

Panforte Di Siena

Panforte Di Siena – Italian Siena Cake Recipe

Panforte Di Siena is an Italian confection that is a cross between fruitcake, candy, and honey cakes called Lebkuchen (lasting cakes).  This cake is a wonderful confection and so easy … Continued