During the Easter season, Italians make several traditional dishes to celebrate the most holy day of the year. Many Catholics give up something for lent, the forty day period leading up to Easter Sunday. And on Easter Sunday, they feast on both sweet and savory […]

If you are looking for the perfect gluten free baked good for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch, this is it! These little golden yellow gems are infused with the bright flavor of lemon, which just screams SPRING! They aren’t overly sweet either; they make the ideal […]

Growing up, we looked forward to Sunday all week, mostly for the time spent with family around the table, but also for the big pot of sauce bubbling away on the stove. Sauce, fondly referred to as gravy in our family, meant meatballs, Italian sausage and […]

Hi, friends! Dare I say that spring is finally starting to pop up, showing signs of its beauty here and there? I spotted some gorgeous deep purple crocus pushing through the newly thawed ground this past weekend at our local library. Although, I got in […]

A warm slice of moist, flavorful banana bread slathered with soft butter is probably one of the most un-fussy things one can have a craving for, but it’s something I adore and always have. Truth be told, most of the packaged gluten free versions that […]

On busy weeknights, sometimes a hearty sandwich and a handful of thick cut potato chips is just what you need to get through the hustle and bustle of the week’s activities. With minimal prep, sandwiches are fast, simple and no fuss. My kids get very […]

Bolognese is a meat-based tomato sauce that originated near Bologna, Italy, hence the name of this wildly popular dish. Typically made with a combination of ground beef, pork and veal, it’s a chunky sauce that really sticks to the pasta and makes for a hearty […]

Once winter really kicks into high gear and the bone-chilling weather sets in, most of us are looking for small reprieves from the heavier comfort foods our bodies crave during this period of hibernation and nesting. We often find ourselves longing for fresher, brighter flavors […]

We love to eat wings in our house, whether for a casual weeknight meal with a side of homemade oven fries or as a party appetizer. And with the Superbowl coming up in just a couple of weeks, this is the perfect dish to add […]

When you hear the term stew, it usually refers to a dish featuring beef or veal with an assortment of vegetables, likely carrots and potatoes. A stew typically takes quite a few hours of cooking over very low heat. The low and slow method of […]