European, Valentine's Day, 600 or more calories Recetas

Gramma Lund's Limpa Bread

My paternal grandfather emigrated to the US in 1912 bringing with him his mother's family recipe for the incredibly delicious - almost cake-like -…

Mouth-watering Moist Red Velvet Cake Made at Home

Delicious moist and homemade red velvet cake is a perfect food to share with that special loved one. Red velvet…

Dark Chocolate Torte

Super rich torte for chocolate lovers.

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Olive oil

One of my favorites and easy to make pasta dish.

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks

Cashew Biscotti with chocolate glaze

This is going to be my first homemade Biscotti. Biscotti is an all time favorite at our house. I have been…

Bajadera

This desert is easy to make, and there is no baking required.

Elderberry Cordial

I remember my grandmother making this every autumn. I found elderberry bushes growing wild on abandoned train tracks in Illinois when I lived…

Focaccia

Focaccia with roasted baby new potatoes and rosemary. Great for snack or lunch

Victoria Sponge

I decided to make the cake how I would want it, by using a blend of fresh raspberries and strawberries mixed together with a blend of raspberry and…

NuTy-ChOCoLaTE PuDDiNg

very quick n simple,yet yummy pudding,made in jiffy,good for any part,get together or just to chill after dinner....:)

Lemon/Lime Curd

A citrus curd that can be made with limes, lemons, or oranges (or a combination). Of course it's a standard on scones, but is also used for cake and…

Chicken Parmesan Baked Potatoes

A meal all in one! Great for lunches on the go!

Vitale chocolate cookies

Thanks to my wonderful cousin's Margaret and Rosemarie Vitale in Milwaukee, I was able to bake these wonderful cookies that I used to bake as a…

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…