This traditional Italian Christmas dessert is popular Neapolitan tradition in Italy and other areas of southern Italy. Commonly called honey balls in the US, struffoli are best described as small balls of sweet dough, fried and then dipped in honey and decorated with chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, cinnamon, and grated citrus peel. The History of…
Don’t wait hours for your chicken stock to cook! Sounds too good to be true, but I promise this rich and flavorful stock is ready after just 1 hour on the stove using a nonconventional method that includes small pieces of chicken. Makes about 2 quarts. My usual method of making chicken stock has typically…
A beloved family recipe for peach cookies that is often requested at parties and holidays! Here is Lilla’s recipe for her fabulous peach cookies! These are a very simple cookie, dipped in a peach flavored syrup and filled with a vanilla pastry cream. Simple but delicious! These can be made without alcohol so everyone can…
This lobster tail pastry, an Italian American pastry, is heavenly! Think of it as a cousin to the sfogliatelle – same crust different filling. It is quite a challenge to make, so much so that many professional bakers do not make these, so make sure you are up for the challenge! Tips and tricks for…
This is a very easy recipe for authentic Italian homemade pasta (spaghetti) sauce. The sauce is slow cooked (stovetop or in slow cooker/crockpot) over a period of several hours. It can be made with or without meat (I prefer the latter). Ingredients include tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh basil, and a pinch…
This recipe for Italian beef braciole is made from thin slices of beef and a few other simple ingredients like garlic, parsley, and grated cheese. The secret is a long and slow cooking time and you will get the most tender and tasty braciole ever! This is a must try recipe! What is Italian…
