Party Ideas

Burrata

If you haven’t been introduced to Burrata, please let me introduce you to the creamiest, most delicate, most delicious cheese on the planet! Its sister cheese, mozzarella, is very yummy too, but Burrata in my opinion,  is just a little better in terms of taste and texture. The outside looks like a mozzarella ball, but the inside is where you’ll get a nice surprise with…

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Holiday Entertaining

When it comes to the Holidays, I go above and beyond from making sure my glassware sparkles to baking the old-fashioned Italian cookies we had growing up. Here are some ways I prepare for a large crowd during the Holidays ie; 20 (or more).  My family is a BIG (and boisterous!) Italian family, so we have 20-25 guests around the table.  For years and years…

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Try these hot dogs for the kids!

These are as easy as they look! I bought a package of crescent rolls and sliced them thinly. Then, I carefully twisted them around the hot dog. They baked in the oven until they were cooked through, and the rolls appeared lightly browned. Serve with your favorite hot dog dipping sauce, and the kids (and okay the adults) will be happy. Summer fun!

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Appetizers

We are Italian, so serving mozzarella as an appetizer is always something I do. I decided to get creative because serving fresh mozzarella can get messy and it’s very expensive. I thought this is a great way to serve guests and give everyone a taste. These are also great for the older kid’s lunches. Here’s what you’ll need. Start by finding fresh mozzarella cheese balls…

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