Stracciatella alla Romana A Classic Italian Egg Drop SoupStracciatella alla Romana is a light brothy soup that is sometimes referred to as Italian egg drop soup. It’s easy to make with ingredients you usually have on hand — eggs, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, and semolina. Stracciatella is also known as rag soup because straccetti means little rags and the egg mixture gives the …
1Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls) & GiveawayAs we prepare for Christmas, I can’t help but share one of my childhood favorites – Struffoli otherwise known as Italian Honey Balls. Crisply fried dough balls are bound together with warm honey then piled high and topped with cherries and sprinkles. There was skit in the television show The Nanny about last names and...Read More
1All Time Favorite: Grandma's Lil Smokies Casserole • Apron Free CookingGrandma’s Lil Smokies Casserole is one of my family’s favorite dishes. Apparently it’s a popular dish with many other families as well! You’ll love this recipe’s simplicity – some basic ingredients, that you may already have in your pantry, and a few steps to make this satisfying meal. We like this dish as an alternative to macaroni and cheese, which we love and eat on a weekly basis…but this is a nice change with the more savory flavors. Try this lil smokies casserole and you’ll see what I mean. I know 1/4 cup of parsley flakes sounds like a lot. You’ll be surprised to find that’s not even half of a typical container from the spice shelf. All I can say is that the people who package spices sure do pack a lot of flakes into those little jars and bottles! This old fashioned recipe is one that I pulled from my grandmother’s recipe box. When she passed away, her recipe box was given to my mother, who handed it on to me. I really appreciate the treasures in that box! If you have a recipe box that’s been handed down, you know what I mean. I’m sure you’ve found … Continue reading →
1Italian Style Cream PuffsIntricate but not complicated, these Italian Style Cream Puffs are worth every bit of effort this holiday season. With a few helpful tips, you’ll see how easy they are to perfect. We complete ours with a light yet decadent Ricotta Cream and Amaretto filling. Sweetened Ricotta Amaretto Cream swathed in flaky pastry shells, these bite-sized...Read More
1Homemade Kitchen Pantry StaplesHere is a roundup on how to make your own homemade kitchen staples for the pantry economically. Brown sugar, cookie butter, seasonings, colored sugars, homemade sour cream, Irish cream, cream, baking powder, cake flour, homemade ricotta cheese, popcorn in a brown bag, self rising flour and more! Perfect for Holiday Baking season when you run out of something!
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