Ricotta Lemon Squares

The best way to describe this dessert is:  sweet-but-not-so-sweet, lemony, cheesy, creamy, tangy, delish, and utterly scrumptious. If you are a fan of lemon, you are going to LOVE this dessert.  Great for a large gathering, and definitely a crowd pleaser.  I had an entire tasting brigade for this recipe which consisted of a wide range of ages – the overall consensus was 2 thumbs up!…

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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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Traditional Pasta Fagioli

My husband’s family has been making pasta fagioli the same for generations. Their recipe, although slightly adapted, is in my cookbook. It’s a hearty and delicious meal that my kids and my kids friends love to eat! However, I wanted to create a more traditional pasta fagioli recipe that is more like a soup. My Pasta Fagioli Soup is what you would typically be offered in Italy.…

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