Blog Archives for tag Sorrento

Crema Pasticcera

If there is one dessert recipe that I quickly memorized since I began cooking in Italy it is that of… Continue reading »

A Night at the Theater

I can’t think of a more memorable way to spend a Saturday night with new friends than enjoying a dinner… Continue reading »

Arancini di Riso

My first memory of eating arancini was going with my family to a local Italian restaurant in Baton Rouge named… Continue reading »

Decadent Mushroom Sauce

I don’t know about you, but for me, the addition of mushrooms to any dish raises the bar immensely.  Their… Continue reading »

Classic Tiramisu

Tiramisu is one of the most beloved Italian desserts requested all around the world. What’s not to like?  Layers of Kahlua-flavored… Continue reading »

Simple Tomato Sauce

Most of the time, when that tomato sauce craving hits, it seems easier to buy a jar of your favorite… Continue reading »

Chicken with White Wine & Vegetables

Tender pieces of succulent chicken, flavored with rosemary, garlic, bay leaves, and white wine, topped with a mixture of sautéed… Continue reading »

The Best Almond Cookies Ever

My husband is an almond fanatic—the mere mention of almond-flavored treats and his face automatically lights up.  I share in… Continue reading »

Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius

As I sort through my photographs from my day trip into Naples today, I find it hard to pinpoint one… Continue reading »

Simple Sautéed Peppers with Olives & Capers

Simply delicious.  A mixture of tender strips of sweet peppers sautéed in fruity olive oil and combined with briny capers… Continue reading »