Zuppa Inglese is an Italian cream rum cake or dessert that requires no baking. It is wonderfully rich, easy and delicious! And the presentation, in a trifle bowl, is really quite lovely and impressive! My Mama prepared it for special occasions & I have adapted it for modern tastes. I am going against the grain […]
Mother’s Day Breakfast Idea: Incredibly Simple Eggs Benedict with Blender Hollandaise & a little history
This week we’ve celebrated the wonders of American Fare. Served up today is another U.S culinary phenomenon, Eggs Benedict! Contrary to popular belief Eggs Benedict’s origin is not that of foreign ground. Yep, it’s all American! It even possesses its own National Day, April 16th, which I missed this year. Better late than never, […]
Mother’s Day Entree Idea: Chicken Marsala ~Uncustomary Housewife
This dish is perfect for family or company! It could easily be the focus of a romantic meal for two, or the talk of a dinner party with friends… and it’s pretty darn easy to make! My husband frequently orders Chicken Marsala in restaurants, so I was thrilled when I found this recipe in a…
Mother’s Day Dessert Idea: Decadent Chocolate Souffle’`THE LEMON AND JAR
You guys – the end product was kissed with an ever so slight crispness on the edges and so incredibly moist and fluffy in the centre. It rose well and was immensely chocolatey though not too sweet, letting the quality chocolate shine for what it is – rich, silky and dark! via Decadent Chocolate Soufflé (No…
Mother’s Day Breakfast Idea: Tea Doughnuts ~What’s For Dinner Moms?
I love recipes like this. This recipe was given to me by mother who wrote it down from my grandmother (her mother-in-law). It has her abbreviations and no real instructions because, well, everyone just knows how to cook right? I love my mother’s recipe cards. They are stained and bent in places. The ones that […]…
Celebrate National Prime Rib Day with a little Food History & a Great Recipe! ~Foodimentary
National Prime Rib Day Five Food Finds about Prime Rib A standing rib roast is a prime rib consisting of SEVEN ribs. A scooped & tied standing rib roast will have the bones taken off and then tied back on. A rib eye roast is a boneless prime rib. The beef is cut from the […]…
Celebrate National Pretzel Day! Pretzel’s Past & An Amazing Soft Pretzel Recipe
Did you know that the twists in pretzels are meant to look like arms crossed in prayer? See the resemblance? Twins! According to Folklore, pretzels were created by a monk around 610 in Italy. According to The History of Science and Technology, the monk baked strips of dough that he folded into a shape resembling […]
Celebrate National Zucchini Bread Day with Lemon Zucchini Bread ~The Thankful Heart
Hello cooking buddies– It’s been a quiet week for me here. Staying with my dear Mom as she recovers from a couple hospital stays last week. Mostly I’ve been sitting and working on some unnamed Christmas gifts (just in case any of the recipients are reading… I mean you Laurel!) We watch old movies and […]…
Celebrate National Sauvignon Blanc Day with Luscious Pesto Lasagne ~Jono & Jules do food & wine
A really quick and easy lasagne full of Spring flavours. You don’t have to buy fresh pesto from the fridge as this tends to be more oily and makes this dish very rich; we successfully used a jar from a shelf instead. Wine suggestion: A grassy European styled Sauvignon Blanc which tends to have a…
Mama Carmela’s Napolitana e Siciliano Easter Egg Lasagna
This is a quick and easy version of my Mama Carmela’s famous Easter Lasagna. The addition of hard-boiled eggs and sliced meatballs were influenced by her northern Italian background and make this dish extra delicious and one of a kind! I’ve adapted her recipe and made it “today” friendly for ease of preparation by using […]
Once Upon a Spice 