Category Archives: cooking

How Italians Cook Eggs (not for breakfast!)

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Stella

I love eggs. Hard-boiled, scrambled, over easy, egg salad, fritata, omelet, fried egg sandwich. You name it. While I do not limit my egg consumption to breakfast, eggs are a favorite breakfast choice. Today Eva presents Harper with a variety … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Food

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Stella

I’m not much of a party giver, so I don’t have a sheaf of recipes in my back pocket, but here is somebody who does. Chef John has a recipe for every occasion! Are you cooking for Super Bowl (or … Continue reading →

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National Homemade Soup Day – How Italians Make “Soups” for People Who Don’t Like Soup | Soup-erb Zuppa Recipes

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Stella
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Yummm! Cake!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Stella

This is a repeat, but I hope you don’t mind. Just reading it makes me hungry, so I shall go in search of egg salad on lettuce wraps. Oh well. As you probably know by now, sugar and flour are … Continue reading →

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A Shortcut for Delicious & EASY Baked Treats

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Stella

They are right about this! I often use puff pastry to make appetizers and desserts, and have some in my freezer right now left after Christmas. See below for an appetizer I have made at holiday time; I like it … Continue reading →

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Cheap Healthy Dinners for 2

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Stella

My fav, Brian L, has a new video! This time he’s zeroing in on cost, variety and flavor (as always). Recipes:

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How to Make the ULTIMATE Meat Sauce | Ragù alla Napoletana Recipe

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Stella

Sound really good on this cold January day! As Harper says: Ragù alla Napoletana is perhaps the most classic Sunday lunch dish in southern Italy. While we’ve eaten it on the channel before, we’ve never taken the time to make … Continue reading →

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Making + Drying Fresh Pasta | Tortellini and Lemon Magic Cake

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Stella

I love this couple, and I hope you do too. They live in Alaska with their dogs, cats and chickens.    

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New dishes for the New Year!

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Stella

I love sheet pan meals. I should make them more often. They are delicious and EASY! The recipes:

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5 Classic Italian Cocktails

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Stella

For those of you who consume alcohol, this might be inspiration for you on New Year’s Eve. For myself, I have a bottle of Italian Prosecco (left from Christmas).

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