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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…

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Sicilian Dunking Cookies

These Sicilian dunking cookies flavored with citrus zest are a simple Italian cookie recipe that are perfect to dunk in coffee or tea at breakfast, serve with an afternoon espresso or even include on a holiday cookie tray! If you love this cookie recipe, you will also love these Italian S cookies and traditional Italian breakfast cookies!  If you are a fan of biscotti and cantucci recipes, you…

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Simple Italian Ricotta Crostata

This simple Italian ricotta crostata is made with an easy olive oil shortcut pastry, a layer of sweet jam and a creamy ricotta filling! You will love this version of the irresistible classic Italian dessert. A simple Italian ricotta crostata is a traditional Italian recipe made in a variety of ways but always tastes amazing! Depending on the season, I love to make this Italian lemon crostata or…

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One Bowl Banana Cake

This one bowl banana cake is easy to make with a tender crumb and rich banana flavor! It’s topped with a light and fluffy cream cheese frosting that makes it a treat for snack or dessert. This one bowl banana cake is my new favorite way to use ripe bananas! While I love my classic banana bread and old fashioned banana cake, this easy banana cake is made in only one bowl then topped with a creamy…

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Italian Baked Donuts

These Italian baked donuts are light and fluffy from the addition of yeast and have a light citrus taste! Instead of being fried they are baked, making the recipe both easy to make and impossible to stop at eating just one.  If you love donut recipes try these other favorite pastries including mocha baked donuts, baked lemon donuts and baked cinnamon donuts!  While I love traditional Italian…

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Homemade Pumpkin Cheesecake

This homemade pumpkin cheesecake is made with a rich and creamy pumpkin filling full of warm spices atop a graham cracker crust. It’s perfect for fall and garnished with soft maple whipped cream.  Other perfect cheesecake recipes for fall include maple caramel apple cheesecake and caramel apple cheesecake tarts!  This homemade pumpkin cheesecake is the best if you love both classic cheesecake…

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Almond Butter Cookies

These almond butter cookies are made with a shortbread cookie base enhanced with both finely ground almonds and almond extract for a sweet treat that has a buttery, crumbly texture with nutty flavor!  Other cookie recipes I love that have the flavor of almond include Italian coconut almond cookies, almond crescent cookies and amaretti cookies.  These almond butter cookies are the best…

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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These banana chocolate chip muffins are moist, soft and fluffy plus the best way to use up ripe bananas. They are easy to make and have mini chocolate chips in every bite! If you love muffin recipes with chocolate chips, other favorites include ricotta chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip blueberry muffins and chocolate chip muffins! I love muffin recipes and these banana chocolate chip…

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Italian Olive Ascolane

A beloved appetizer from the Ascoli Piceno in the region of Marche, Italian olive ascolane are made with large green olives stuffed with a savory meat filling then deep fried until golden brown. Deep fried stuffed olives are often served as part of fritto misto (Italian fried seafood), along with an aperitivo like limoncello spritz or with other deep fried treats like Parmesan cheese…

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Cozy Comforts - 10 Hearty Fall Stews To Warm You Up

There’s nothing better than a warm, comforting stew to keep you cozy. I have gathered 10 hearty fall stew recipes that are packed with seasonal ingredients, rich flavors, and plenty of comfort. Perfect for chilly evenings or weekend cooking, these stews are sure to satisfy and warm you from the inside out. Italian Beef and potato stew Image Credit: An Italian in my Kitchen A traditional…

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Apple Cinnamon Rollups

These apple cinnamon rollups are easy to make with flaky puff pastry and a warm apple cinnamon filling! Baked until golden brown then drizzled with glaze, they are easier than apple pie and a family favorite.  If you love apple recipes, other favorites include apple pie cookies, apple pie bars and apple turnovers. I love apple season and these apple cinnamon roll ups are easier than apple pie!…

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Homemade Italian Cream Bread

This homemade Italian cream bread recipe is soft, fluffy and rich in taste from heavy whipping cream. Enjoy a slice fresh from the oven or use this soft bread for sandwiches and other fillings. Other soft bread recipes I love to make include these soft dinner rolls, Easter sweet bread and this cheese bread. My go-to recipe for bread is my favorite homemade Italian bread but after a reader asked…

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Chocolate Yogurt Cake

Easy to make with delicious chocolate flavor, this Chocolate Yogurt Cake has a moist, dense texture with a light and tender crumb. Made with cocoa powder, oil and yogurt, it’s a simple and elegant dessert! Single layer cake recipes are simply the best for special occasions or weeknight desserts! This one pan chocolate cake and chocolate bundt cake are two other favorites. When it comes to the…

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10 Cozy Fall Cookie Recipes to Enjoy

As the crisp fall air rolls in, there’s nothing more comforting than the amazing scent of freshly baked cookies filling your home. Here are 10 cozy fall cookie recipes that capture the tasty flavors of the season, from an orange ricotta cookie to rich filled chocolate cookie. These are perfect whether you’re baking for a gathering or a quiet evening, these delicious cookies will make every moment…