Authentic Gelatin-Free Panna Cotta

Thinking of a famous dessert you can find in almost every italian restaurant, I remembered how my grandmothers…

Tongass Forest Cookies

One week ago I was mourning the end of summer, dreading my kids going back to school. Everything felt tight and panicky, like I had not appreciated…

Arangini.....or Rice Balls....or Werewolf balls....I'm not sure

The German Goddess and I were discussing food one day, as happens a few times a week. On day I was making…

Barciole. Italian for "good freaking food"

However you want to pronounce it, and I have heard several ways...Bar'cola...Bar'cio...Bar-joel....what ever,…

Eggplant and Tomato Sauce

creamy BASIL Goat FETA sauce

Here's an super simple whirl that can be blitzed in the blender. Add more Feta cheese on the accompanying platter of sliced tomatoes and avocado.…

Cheese, Garlic and Herb Bread

This flavorful Italian bread turns any family-style dinner into company fare.

Eggplant Pepper Egg Parmigiano

My Nonna's Eggplant specialty came to the table. Freshly grated parmesan cheese capped the eggplant and peppers to perfection. For a dedicated…

White Bean & Pesto Salad

The Best Tuscan Chicken Liver Crostini

Chicken Liver Crostini, in italian Crostini di Fegatini (pron. cross-T-knee D fay-guh-T-knee) or Crostini…