Mangia Magna!

A Northern Italian Easter Bread While many recipes for Easter breads are sweet and egg topped, this traditional bread from Northern Italy, the area where my Mother was born, is savory and tasteful. The word cresca, itself means to…

An easy and versatile bread.   2 CUPS FLOUR 4 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 TSP GARLIC or ONION POWDER – your choice PINCH OF SALT 1 ½ CUPS MILK 1 EGG – lightly beaten 2 CUPS BLOCK CHEESE –…

Cake and pudding all in one little dish. 1 CUP SUGAR – divided 1/3 CUP FLOUR PINCH of SEA SALT 1 LEMON ZEST ½ CUP LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed 2 EGG YOLKS, lightly beaten POWDERED SUGAR – for…

Or maybe a satisfying Friday night Chowder! 2 LBS MUSSELS – cleaned, de-bearded 3 CUPS BROTH – vegetable or fish ½ CUP WHITE WINE – dry, your favorite 2-3 YUKON GOLD POTATOES – peeled, Cubed 1-2 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN…

  1 LB FETTUCCINI 15 OZ RICOTTA – whole milk, drained 1 CUP HEAVY CREAM ¼ CUP GRATED CHEESE – your favorite SALT and BLACK PEPPER – to taste GROUND NUTMEG – to taste 3 TBS OLIVE OIL ¼…

I doubt that you would find this on any menu in a restaurant in Italy. I’m not even sure where this recipe originated but, eons ago, it become a favorite in our house. Quick, easy, satisfying, and delicious! SERVES 3-4 1…

  ½ CUP PECANS – chopped 3 CUPS CAKE FLOUR ½ TSP SALT –  ¼ TSP BAKING SODA 1 CUP BUTTER – unsalted, softened 3 CUPS SUGAR 6 EGGS – room temp 8 OZ CREAM CHEESE – room temp …

We don’t usually associate rice as being an integral part of the South. However rice is an essential part of the South just as sure as grits is and is found in many low-country dishes such as jambalaya and…

A deliciously moist cake that is quick and easy to make! ½ CUP YOGURT – preferably Greek 1 CUP SUGAR 3 EGGS – room temperature 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 2 TSPS BAKING POWDER ½ TSP SALT 2 -3 TSPS…