Cuisine: Italian
Aperol Spritz
From the Hamptons to Lido Isle, the hot “new” drink is the Aperol Spritz, a bright orange spritzer traditionally served in a wine glass with several cubes of ice and a slice of orange.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 cocktail
Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil
My daughter Grace made these Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil. They are the epitome of summer! Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. YUM!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Wild Mushroom, Pancetta & Pea Risotto
This Wild Mushroom, Pancetta & Pea Risotto recipe is for a pressure cooker / Instant Pot. It's a great way to make risotto without all the constant stirring. The rice turns out perfectly, and you save a lot of time and effort. It's a meal that will justify buying that Instant Pot.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Tiramisu Layer Cake
My daughter Grace made this spectacular Tiramisu Layer Cake. This traditional Italian dessert is made with a sponge cake then layered with a creamy mascarpone filling, doused in coffee, coffee liqueur and topped with cocoa powder and chocolate curls.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Limoncello Tiramisu
One of my daughter Grace's favorite desserts is Tiramisu. I wanted to try something new. I made this Limoncello Tiramisu - actually that is a lie. My husband made it. I bought the ingredients and he threw it together. The hardest part about making Tiramisu is finding the @&%#$! ladyfingers! It's super lemony and delicious.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Yields: 10 Servings
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
This Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce was created in St. Louis. The ravioli is breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce. It makes a great hors-d'oeuvre for any party.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
This Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil is absolutely delicious. It's like a creamy caprese pasta and is ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil
This recipe for Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil is loosely based on a recipe in The Silver Palate Cookbook. It's a great method using fresh, ripe, summer tomatoes.
Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of the fleeting moment. Elizabeth David
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Artichokes
This Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Artichokes makes a great weeknight meal. It's all done in one skillet for easy cleanup.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Basil Sausage and Artichoke Lasagna Skillet
Lasagna, in general, is too much work. I am too lazy and do not like to make it, so lasagna is a rare occurrence in my house. This Chicken Basil Sausage and Artichoke Lasagna Skillet is WAY easier and the chicken and artichokes is a nice change from the traditional lasagna. It's all done in one skillet and ready in about 30 minutes.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
