Bagna Cauda
NOTE: Bagna Cauda originated in Provence, France. However, it has been associated with the Piedmont region of Italy since the 16th century. A wonderful hot dip consisting of olive oil, butter, garlic and anchovies. Used to dip various vegetables, and titbits of crusty Italian bread. …
Italian Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Note: These juicy meatballs are so delicious, the platter will be cleared in no time. You can bring them to any social event with confidence that they will be loved and enjoyed.
Green Beans with Garlic Crusted Potatoes
NOTE: These green beans are so delicious, and very easy to make. They are a perfect side with most any entrée.
Pasta With Fresh Tomatoes & Basil
NOTE: This dish is so delightful in the summer when fresh basil and fresh tomatoes are available. It only takes the time to boil the pasta, and everything else just falls into place. It is so good, one could easily become addicted.
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake with Rich Chocolate Frosting
This could be one of the best chocolate cakes ever! Once you make it and taste the richness, it will forever be on your list of favorite cakes. This cake recipe has been spotted in many cookbooks, one of which: The Cake Doctor.
Mr. Peppers Rises High
Mr. Peppers, as many of you know by now, will be 2 years old on February 7 of this year. We plan to have a birthday party for him with his favorite food which is anything I am cooking at the time. Since he loves…
Cream of Coconut Cake
NOTE: This cake is very moist and luscious and has the similarity of pudding cake. Topped with whipped topping and soft grated coconut, the flavor of cream and coconut is enjoyed from top to bottom.
Rosalie’s Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake
NOTE: This cake is not only beautiful, but it is truly the best carrot cake I have ever served. You will love the moistness pared with cream cheese frosting topped with coconut.
Italian Beef Soup with Meatballs
NOTE: My mother, Ann Fiorino, would make this soup during the winter months. We always looked forward to dipping her homemade Italian bread into the hot broth. Instead of stew meat, I have changed this up a bit and used a baked chuck roast in…
Sweet Southern Cornbread
NOTE: This sweet cornbread is indescribably delicious. It has a wonderful moist texture with a satin crunchy feel. The day I made this, I did not have half-and-half, so I used heavy whipping cream. It was so moist, with a cake-like texture. Serve warm with…