Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

These are essentially a cookie. So, I’d never suggest eating these for breakfast on a daily basis. But, one small bar on rare occasions makes a nice breakfast treat. Add a banana and a small vanilla yogurt. And, you’ve got a real breakfast. Sure, it’s not one you’d want to […]

Masa Real

Masa Real

Don’t ask me to explain the name. I’m told it has no real (ha! real… oh, nevermind I’m tired) translation. But, make no mistake. This is one of the best things you’ll ever put in your mouth. Seriously.

In our experience and to the […]

Radicchio, Shiitake, and Endive Frittata

Leftover veggies always find their way into my frittatas. Roasted radicchio, shiitakes, and endive from last night’s dinner added the perfect touch to today’s super simple lunch.

Radicchio, Shiitake, and Endive Frittata makes one casserole dish

8 eggs 3 scallions, roughly cut 1/2 head leftover Roasted […]

Biscotti con Pignoli

Biscotti con Pignoli

In our house, these are devoured at light speed. And, snack time nibbles quickly turn into meals after a cookie or two too many. So… Fair warning! Be prepared to spend some extra time on the treadmill after baking these little beauties.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

One Large Carton of Strawberries

Washed, Cleaned, & Halved

5 Stalks of Rhubarb, Washed & Diced

If there was a hard part, that’s it. With about 15 minutes of prep and 5-10 minutes of stove watching, you end […]

Watermelon Salad

TWO SALADS — One Savory, One Sweet

Watermelon, Mint & Basil

1/2 of one small seedless watermelon, cubed 1 small bunch mint, leaves only 1 small bunch basil, leaves only juice of one lemon 2 Tablespoons olive oil, or to taste Salt & pepper, to taste

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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake

Moist Interior

Apple Crumb Cake makes one 8 x 8 inch square cake

2 cups AP flour, unbleached 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup olive oil, light and fruity 1 cup sugar 2 eggs […]

Sweet Soda Bread

I’m not Irish. So, I didn’t feel one ounce of guilt about turning this into a sweet bread. I am, however, Italian. So, ok maybe… just maybe. There was one little itty bitty baby ounce of guilt. It’s not at all traditional. But, this sweetened soda bread was a big […]

Panettone

Christmas morning wouldn’t be complete without this gorgeous bread as a dining room table centerpiece. But, this lovely sweet bread is too good to make just once a year.

Panettone

1/2 cup marsala or moscato 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried fruit (citron, apricots and/or candied […]

Turmeric Masala Milk

Martha Stewart’s niece Sophie Herbert demonstrated the preparation of this milk on Friday’s episode. Very timely, considering both my husband and myself are getting over a cold and sore throat. This tea was the perfect remedy. It’s lovely and tasty, too!

(I’ve altered the recipe ever-so-slightly. The mace […]