A Food Blog: Who I am and what I do.
Holy Cannoli! Yeah, that about sums it up for me. I spent the first half of 2026 keeping a sweet secret. At the beginning of the year, I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Celebrity Chef, Joe Sasto’s Make Mama Proud Show – where he featured our […]
This recipe for Dubai Chocolate Cake is an elegant, show-stopper, celebration cake. It’s not the type of cake you just whip up in an hour. There are steps and stages to this dessert, but if you’re the type of baker who enjoys the process of baking almost as much as […]
This recipe for Easy Coconut Curry Tofu 2 Ways is a quick and simple way to change up your appetizer routine. It’s also a tasty way to work a little more protein into your daily diet. Extra firm tofu is cubed, fried in peanut oil until crispy. At this stage, […]
This Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Custard Filling recipe has been in our family for generations. I’m told we have always used a custard filling instead of one made with ricotta. This delicate cream custard features warm vanilla and cinnamon notes, fresh orange zest, and dark chocolate shavings. For a truly epic […]
This recipe for Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Shells has been in our family for generations. Every year, I make these shells and our family’s recipe for the cream custard that fills them for the holidays, and every year I have someone ask me for the recipe or say that they searched […]
These Simple and Delicious Cranberry Apricot Biscotti are a family favorite during the holidays. I like to cozy up to a hot cup of tea with these delightfully dunkable cookies. The classic combination of dried fruit and roasted pistachios makes these grown-up cookies a simple and elegant addition to any […]
This recipe for Authentic Italian Stuffed Shells in 1 Hour features a simple, but flavorful three-cheese filling of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, with a touch of spinach, garlic and toasted pine nuts. The shells are then baked in a bed of my Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce until bubbling hot […]
These absolutely Delicious Vegetarian Enchiladas in 1 Hour feature a hearty blend of roasted butternut squash, yellow squash, zucchini, onion, sweet red bell peppers, corn, and black beans with cheese rolled in corn tortillas. The enchiladas are baked in my own recipe for authentic salsa roja and topped with more […]
Friends, I give you my recipe for Authentic Salsa Roja in 30 Minutes! Honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t share this recipe sooner, especially since my recipe for salsa verde was one of the first I ever posted, but here it is. This recipe features roasted ancho chilies, fresh […]
These Easy 5 Ingredient Manuka Energy Balls feature oats, almonds, dried cranberries, a touch of water, and Manuka honey. This simple recipe comes together in under 10 minutes and can be enjoyed immediately after mixing and rolling. But before we roll up our sleeves to make these tasty treats, let […]
