Zuccoto, a cake for all occassions by Patricia Turo

Zuccotto is light as a feather yet full with fruit, pastry cream and soaked with rum. Fill it with fresh fruit such as, strawberries, raspberries or peaches.

East Meets West Frittata by Gene Sakahara and Sam Bozzo

We love to combine Italian and asian vegetables. This Frittata is great for brunch or breakfast. Add brown, baby portabella or shitake mushrooms or thinly sliced potatoes for a different texture. Please note that this dish serves 10-12 as an appetizer and 4 as a main dish.

Brazil: Empadinhas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas) by Danielle Pallaske

“Empadas (pies), Pasteis (turnovers) are among the famous Brazilian appetizers called salgadinhos (salty things). Empadas are made in different sizes, with the small ones being called empadinhas. These pastries are filled with a myriad of different ingredients, they are addictively delicious and freeze very well. Make ahead or make…

Bonanza of Biscotti! by Maria Filice

I lost track on the number of biscotti that I made in the last 24 hours (in between a hectic work schedule). I made a few variations of the biscotti 1) lemon and trail mix (nuts, raisins), 2) cranberry and almond and 3) cranberry and walnut. Things I had in my pantry! Makes about 3 dozen

Delightful Pudding Cake by J. Gino Genovesi

It is amazing how the ingredients in this recipe become heavenly pudding and moist cake

Running Dog Dessert! by kathy gori

Last night my husband chased an elusive Patsy though the fields around the dog park. He had me on the cell phone listening all the way. I was shouting, he was shouting, Patsy was running. Monitoring this whole dog rodeo via my iphone reminded me of watching Avatar last week. I felt as though I was back at the base station trying to…

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch) by ChaCha Can Cook

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

Cheese coins by Nollian

Very tasty and pristavuchie cookies. Great idea for a buffet table. Spread cream cheese cookies or paste.

Derby Tart by colleen

There are many different recipes for the pie of the "Kentucky Derby". This is a real good one.

Easter Dolci - A taralli that floats on air by Patricia Turo

The taralli is a treasure from Apuglia and are eaten any time of the day. Simple yet delicious recipes are created with eggs and flour. A star of the Easter desserts along with the Ricotta Torta and Torta di riso. They are traditional desserts that make each and every day special and holidays a delight for everybody.

Crackers with basil and tomatoes by Nollian

CHEESE biscuits with rosemary and walnuts by Nollian

Healthier Baked Oatmeal by Linda J

I tweaked a few recipes and came up with this delicious baked oatmeal. I use craisins, but you could subsititue any fruit of your liking. I have tried it with canned peaches and it was very tasty too. Enjoy!

Carrots & Orange Wholewheat Muffin's/Cup Cakes..;) by shruthisingh4

Let them eat cup cakes...Put the carrot's on Top..;) When it comes to getting your toddler to eat healthy food yet something that looks more like what all other children buy from the supermarket & eat...well "healthy carrot muffins", there couldn't be a better answer at least for the moment when i don't have too much time to…

Easter Italian Roundup 2010 and 2011 by Claudia lamascolo

A traditional family meal, assorted appetizers, soup, main course, sides and loads of desserts... Italian traditions but something for everyone!