Monday, February 10, 2025

How to Make Crêpes with Chocolate Hearts

 These delicate and delicious chocolate heart crêpes are perfect for a special Valentine's Day breakfast or dessert, with a touch of chocolate swirled into every bite! 

How to Make Crêpes with Chocolate Hearts


Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to treat your loved ones (...or yourself!) to something special, and these delicious crepes with chocolate hearts are just the thing! 

Delicate, thin, and filled with swirls of rich chocolate, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you're making them for breakfast in bed or a romantic dessert, this simple recipe will impress.

How to Make Crêpes with Chocolate Hearts

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Creamy Rigatoni Pasta alla Vodka with Burrata Cheese

 This creamy Rigatoni alla Vodka with burrata is an Italian classic and a family favorite, bursting with a rich, spicy, and flavorful sauce. Buonissima!

Creamy Pasta alla vodka with burrata

This post is written in collaboration with Barilla Pasta. All opinions are mine alone

There’s something special about gathering around the table to enjoy a comforting, homemade meal, and this creamy pasta alla vodka is one of those dishes that brings everyone together. With its rich, velvety sauce, a touch of spice, and the indulgent creaminess of burrata, this pasta is a true Italian classic. 

Whether you're making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress.  

For this dish, I'm using rigatoni pasta. The ridged, tube-shaped pasta holds onto the creamy vodka sauce beautifully, ensuring that every bite is full of flavor. Rigatoni is ideal for thick, hearty sauces because it traps all that goodness inside and coats evenly on the outside.  Penne pasta is also a great alternative to rigatoni.

Creamy Pasta alla vodka with burrata

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Easy-to-Make Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry

Looking for a simple yet impressive dessert? This easy apple strudel combines tender apples, sweet raisins, and flaky puff pastry for a treat that's sure to delight!

Easy and Quick Apple Strudel Dessert
Do you need a last-minute dessert idea that everyone will love?!? Here is my recipe for this apple strudel which might be the perfect solution: soft and sweet baked apples and raisins wrapped in extra-crispy, buttery pastry. And it tastes amazing served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Easy and Quick Apple Strudel Dessert

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Italian Fried (or AirFried) Meatball - Polpette Fritte

These Italian meatballs are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory flavors of Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve them with marinara sauce for a classic touch or enjoy them on their own as a delectable bite-sized treat!

talian Fried (or AirFried) Meatball - Polpette Fritte

Small, crispy on the outside, juicy and so flavorful on the inside—these fried (or air-fried) Italian meatballs (polpette) are a must-try! 

Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these bite-sized Italian meatballs are sure to be a hit no matter how you serve them. A great alternative to the traditional Italian meatballs cooked in tomato sauce. Whether you’re planning a holiday party, hosting a cozy dinner, or craving a hearty treat just for yourself, these polpette are the perfect choice.

talian Fried (or AirFried) Meatball - Polpette Fritte

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

How to Make Italian Almond Biscotti (Cantucci)

Crunchy, nutty, and perfect for dunking, these classic Italian almond biscotti are perfect for any occasion


Italian Almond Biscotti (Cantucci)

Today, I'm so excited to share this classic Italian recipe with you, for these traditional and oh-so-delicious almond biscotti. Perfect for your holiday baking!

In Italian, "biscotti" means cookies, the plural of "biscotto." Obviously, we don't just call them biscotti in Italy (that would be really confusing!). Instead, these classic treats are known as "cantucci." Originally from Tuscany, cantucci are traditionally made with whole almonds, but there are plenty of delicious variations—prepared with pine nuts, chocolate chips, or even dipped in chocolate. Yum!

Italian Almond Biscotti (Cantucci)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Decadent Chocolate-Pear Olive Oil Almond Cake

Rich, decadent, and utterly divine, this olive oil cake is the perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor, juicy pears, and a nutty almond crunch. 

Chocolate-Pear Olive Oil Almond Cake
This post is written in collaboration with Colavita. All opinions are mine alone. 


If you're looking for a dessert that's as elegant as it is indulgent, this chocolate-pear olive oil almond cake is the perfect choice. 

Rich dark chocolate, juicy pears, crunchy and nutty almond slices and almond flour come together in this stunning dessert that’s perfect for the holiday season ... or any occasion, really!

Chocolate-Pear Olive Oil Almond Cake

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries

      1. This Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is bursting with bright citrus flavors and studded with tart cranberries, making it a perfect dessert for the holiday or any occasion. Topped with a sweet orange glaze and sugared cranberries, it’s as stunning as it is delicious!

      Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries

      Nothing says festive quite like the combination of tangy cranberries and vibrant orange in a beautifully baked bundt cake. This Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration, boasting a perfectly dense and moist crumb, bursts of fruity tartness, and a delicate orange glaze. And best of all, I topped this pretty cake with loads of sugared cranberries. Take a look. Aren't these the prettiest?!?

      Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake with Sugared Cranberries

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Soft and Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

     This Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a deliciously moist and flavorful fall treat, blending warm pumpkin spices with the sweetness of ripe bananas and rich chocolate—perfect for cozy mornings or as an autumn afternoon snack!

    Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

    Let's cozy up with a slice of this Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips! 

    This recipe combines the best of fall flavors with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a generous helping of chocolate chips, creating a moist and comforting bread perfect for chilly mornings or an afternoon treat. 

    Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

    Friday, November 8, 2024

    Caprese-Style Flatbread with Burrata & Crispy Prosciutto

    This elegant Caprese-style flatbread with creamy burrata, crispy prosciutto, and a drizzle of basil-infused olive oil is the perfect festive appetizer to elevate your holiday table

    Caprese Style Flatbread


    This post is written in collaboration with Colavita. All opinions are mine alone. 

    If you're looking for an Italian-inspired  holiday appetizer that’s both easy to prepare and brimming with festive flavor, this Caprese-style flatbread is your answer!