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Butter Pecan Refrigerator Cookies

These butter pecan refrigerator cookies are a slice and bake butter cookie also called pecan icebox cookies as they need to chill before slicing. These classic cookies are a homemade favorite! These butter pecan refrigerator cookies were a childhood favorite that my mom would make in the fall and for Christmas cookie platters. They are full of buttery taste like Italian butter cookies but with…

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Rich and gooey sticky toffee pudding is the perfect dessert for any holiday or celebration! This moist brown sugar and date sponge cake is topped with a luxurious frosting and warm toffee sauce for a delicious version of the classic British dessert.  Other classic English desserts we love include these classic scones, lemon curd and clotted cream!  I have had this dessert many times, but one of…

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Coconut Shortbread

Toasted coconut adds a rich and nutty taste in these melt-in-the-mouth coconut shortbread cookies. Easy to make with only 6 ingredients, they have a sweet, buttery texture with delicious coconut flavor. I love shortbread cookies and am always looking for new ways to jazz up my simple shortbread cookie recipe! Coconut shortbread is my latest favorite and now I wonder what took me so long to add…

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Mocha Ricotta Cake

This mocha ricotta cake has a rich chocolate flavor and thanks to ricotta in the batter it stays moist for days! It’s easy to make and includes how to make chocolate whipped cream to dollop on top or a simple chocolate glaze! If you have yet to try ricotta cake recipes, let me introduce you to a new favorite!  From my Italian lemon ricotta cake to chocolate chip ricotta cake and now this mocha…

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Christmas Panettone Genovese

This Panettone Genovese, also known as Pandolce, is a traditional Italian bread from Genoa served at Christmas. This no rise bread is dense, sweet and a delicious treat for the holidays! In Italy, Panettone is a treasured Italian Christmas dessert and this version of pandolce Genovese is from Genoa in the region of Liguria. It was introduced to me by a friend and has become a…

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No Yeast Cinnamon Bread

This no yeast cinnamon bread is sweet, soft and fluffy and so easy to make with no yeast plus the delicious aroma of cinnamon and sugar while this loaf bakes in your oven is irresistible!  Quick Cinnamon Bread This no yeast cinnamon bread takes the best part of my favorite swirled cinnamon bread and combines it with the technique from my homemade no yeast bread! It’s soft, sweet and has a…

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Leftover Polenta Gnocchi

This leftover polenta gnocchi is simple to make and the best way to fight food waste by using your leftover polenta! Once boiled, the soft, pillow-like gnocchi can be topped in a variety of ways.  I love taking a classic like potato gnocchi and putting a twist on it like with this polenta gnocchi recipe, pumpkin gnocchi or my soft ricotta gnocchi.  If you have ever wondered how to use leftover…

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10 Irresistible Shortbread Cookie Recipes to Try

Get ready to indulge in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of shortbread with these 10 irresistible recipes! From classic versions to creative twists with flavors like chocolate, lemon, and pistachio, there’s a shortbread cookie here for every craving. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a special occasion, or just because, these recipes are guaranteed to impress and delight. Simple…

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Almond Chocolate Shortbread Bars

Decadent almond chocolate shortbread bars are layered with a buttery shortbread cookie crust, a creamy almond-infused filling and then topped with a layer of rich and smooth chocolate. They are a scrumptious dessert for any occasion. The combination of nutty flavors and indulgent chocolate create the perfect balance in these almond chocolate shortbread bars! They’re the best part of a buttery…

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Brown Sugar Bars

These brown sugar bars are moist, chewy and have a sweet cinnamon sugar topping! They are simple to make and the brown sugar adds a soft, caramelized flavor that pairs well with ice cream or a cup of coffee.  If you love brown sugar in your cookie and bar recipes, you will also love these brown sugar pinwheel cookies, brown sugar cut-out cookies and pecan brown sugar cookies. If you love the…

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Homemade Garlic Knots

These homemade garlic knots are soft, fluffy and perfect to serve as an appetizer or side dish with any pasta dinner! These are easy to make with homemade pizza dough and a garlic herb topping.  Soft and fresh these homemade garlic knots will fill your kitchen with the most delicious smells! If you love pizza, you will love these knots that taste just like ones you might find at a local…

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Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

These pistachio shortbread cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crumbly cookies studded with finely chopped pistachio pieces! Their nutty sweet taste makes them perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.  I am a huge fan of shortbread cookies from my 3 ingredient shortbread cookies to more decadent chocolate shortbread cookies and even whipped chocolate chip shortbread cookies!  I had yet…

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Calamarata Pasta (Squid and Tomato Sauce)

This calamarata pasta is a traditional Italian dish made with fresh calamari, tomatoes and al dente pasta. Calamarata refers to both the name of the pasta and the squid rings in the pasta sauce!  If you love calamari, these other pasta dishes are favorites including Italian seafood linguine and classic seafood pasta.  I love Italian seafood and fish dishes and this calamarata pasta is a…

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Italian Milk Cream

This recipe for Italian milk cream has a similar texture to whipped cream, is rich in taste and can be used in many sweet desserts from cannoli to ice cream. Use condensed milk to make it quick and easy or make it using a classic method on the stove. Italian milk cream is a staple in an Italian kitchen and now you can make it at home using two easy methods! It’s sweet and resembles whipped cream…

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Butter Tart Squares

These butter tart squares are sweet and gooey with classic Canadian butter tart taste but are much easier to make with a shortbread crust and rich buttery brown sugar filling studded with raisins and pecans!  A traditional butter tart is one of my favorite Canadian desserts and these butter tart squares have all the classic taste but in a simple bar dessert! A buttery, gooey filling similar to…

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Ossobuco alla Milanese

A classic northern Italian dish, traditional ossobuco alla milanese originates from Milan and consists of veal shanks that are braised until tender with white wine, broth, carrots and celery. Served with zesty gremolata, it’s rich and full of flavor!  When I need an easy dinner that never fails to impress, I make ossobuco alla milanese! This rich dish from the Lombardy region translates to mean…

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Basic Cookie Dough

This basic cookie dough is versatile to add a variety of mix-ins! Customize the dough with chocolate chips and nuts or flavor with extract, it’s easy to personalize this recipe how you like.  This basic cookie dough recipe is one every baker needs for their recipe box. Roll the dough into balls, cut it into shapes or even slice and bake it; plus let your creativity shine by adding the mix-ins…