Zuppa Inglese Mama’s Italian Cream Rum Dessert Cake

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 […]

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Thin Mint Brownie Cheesecake ~Rare

OMG. We’re Starting the Journey to Saint To Patrick’s Day! Follow us Along the Piper’s Trail to Some of the Best Recipes to Tribute The Emerald Isle- Ireland! Erin Go Bragh!  via If you love Thin Mints, this brownie cheesecake has your name all over it — Rare

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Four Cheese and Sage Mac n’ Cheese with Crispy Bacon~WishToDish

Today I am bringing you all a little comfort food to help ease the January blues. Comfort food = macaroni and cheese, I mean what else…? I feel that mac and cheese is like the childhood best friend of food. You probably discovered it when you were six, turned to it after your first break […]…

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New England Clam Chowder ~Simply SundayFoodBlog

Clam Chowda! That’s how I hear it in my head. We went on an awesome Summer vacation in Maine and I’m not sure which we loved better… the beautiful scenery or the food! Here’s another one of our Maine foodie favorites ~ New England Clam Chowder A hot bowl of this delicious soup with briny […]…

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars-Reprize

I get asked for this recipe often! So I decided to post an encore of  these luscious, creamy, lightly spiced, appley bars with a salted twist. They are a fine fusion of apple pie and delectable cheesecake–sure to satisfy the sweet tooth and your craving for both. Everywhere you turn foodies near and far are…

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Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins

Originally posted on a slice with Joy:
When a friend meets me after church with a container of freshly picked raspberries and says, “Just because I’m thankful you’re my friend” it calls for baking something special. Raspberries are my favorite and I hope to have bushes of my own someday. I love friends and was…

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Gelato! Ice Cream vs il Gelato; There IS a Difference!

If you’ve ever visited Italy, you’ve more that likely had the pleasure of experiencing velvety, luscious Italian gelato or possibly an icier version similar to American ice milk gone Italian ice. Maybe you assumed the only reason it seemed richer and more flavorful than American ice cream was because you were enjoying it in the…

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Got Milk? Then You Got Ricotta in Less Than an Hour!

What happens when you find the perfect ricotta recipe and there’s none to be found? Solution! Make your own! Yes, you can do it! I’ve done it several times and actually prefer the creamy texture and smooth, soft, rich taste to any store bought. I’d like to share a simple recipe courtesy of one of…

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Italia’s Easter Ricotta Rice Pie

  This Ricotta Rice pie recipe of my Mama Carmela’s and Grandma Lena’s is dedicated to the Camarata family and to the memories of Easter Sundays spent at our cottage by the lake. This is one of our family’s traditional Easter desserts and like many Italian dolces, it is simple and lightly sweet with just…

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Bailey’s Donegal Oatmeal Creme

I wish to thank all of my dear friends for seeing me through a recent, nasty bout of flu. I’m slowly emerging from the quagmire and I have much catch up to play. As the air continues to clear I will thank each and everyone of you for your support and lovely comments. You were…

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