These citrus ricotta cookies are incredibly soft, tender, and perfectly chewy with a bright burst of fresh citrus and coconut flavour. Creamy ricotta keeps the cookies moist and pillowy, while the citrus adds a refreshing zing that balances the sweetness. Light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they’re the perfect treat for any season but especially at Easter when spring is about light and fresh.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 16 buns   Cinnamon buns are not the easiest thing to make and not going to lie, there are a lot of steps, and it takes time to make them.  But these are worth it.   Ingredients Dough 1 packet yeast 1 tsp sugar 225 ml warm milk heated to 100°F 2 large eggs, room temperature 80 gr melted butter 1 tsp salt 100 gr sugar 520 gr flour Cooking spray   Filling 120 gr butter, room temperature 200 gr packed brown sugar 3 tbsp ground cinnamon   Ici

Scorri a basso per Italiano   Makes: 12 tarts   I love the cherry pie filling I get in Canada and use it as much as I can when I’m visiting.  Today I made this cherry tart topped with a nutty crumble.  Then served it warm with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream.  Delicious and loved by all.   Ingredients ½ cup (45 gr) Harvest crunch oats with almonds 4 tbsp flour 5 tbsp brown sugar 4 tbsp melted butter 12 frozen pie tarts 1 can (540 ml) cherry pie filling   Direction Pre

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 40 cookies   I love my banana and coconut cookie recipe , but now that Gianni can have a little bit of chocolate, I created this banana and chocolate cookie recipe. Still a very soft cookie which is just as delicious as the coconut version and I promise you won’t be able to stop eating them.   Note: You can store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also fr

Puff pastry is always a great thing to have in the house when you just don’t know what to make.  Today I made these ham and cheese pockets and my Caprese Salad for two and it was a perfect light meal. 

This is a decadent soft banana cookie bursting with coconut, crunchy pecans, and yummy chocolate chips. Sweet, nutty, and impossible to eat just one.   Today Ariana my granddaughter helped me make these.  She loves to help nonna in the kitchen.  Great recipe to get kids involved.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 36 ornaments depending on size   My friend Karen made dough ornaments with her grandkids therefore I asked for her recipe.  I made this batch for Weston, Jameson and Ariana to decorate for our outdoor Christmas tree, when the boys come to Italy Christmas.   I made the ornaments and froze them as I want them ready for when the boys come from Canada. You can paint with acrylic or washable paint and let dry Once dried seal with Mod Pod

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 36 ornaments depending on size   My friend Karen made dough ornaments with her grandkids therefore I asked for her recipe.  I made this batch for Weston, Jameson and Ariana to decorate for our outdoor Christmas tree, when the boys come to Italy Christmas.   I made the ornaments and froze them as I want them ready for when the boys come from Canada. You can paint with acrylic or washable paint and let dry Once dried seal with Mod Pod

Scorri a basso per l'Italiano   Makes: 45 - 70 cookies depending on size you make them   Lemon, pistachios and coconut make this cookie delicious and very soft.  I promise once you start eating them, you can’t stop.  They make a great addition to any cookie platter.   Ingredients 225 gr butter 300 gr sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla Zest from 2 lemons Juice from 1 lemon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 440 gr flour 80 gr shredded coconut 50 gr finely chopped pis

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   This funny looking Christmas tree is a great appetizer during this holiday season.  It is simple to put together, and it cooks up in 20 minutes.  I used a Thai Hot Chili Sauce as the dip, but you can use whatever your favourite dip is.   Ingredients 2 rectangular puff pastry dough Herbed cream cheese, to taste 4 – 6 large ham slices Sliced pimento stuffed olives, as required 2 egg yolks, beaten Thai Hot Chili Sauce   Directions Roll out the fir

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 32 cookies   These thin cookies that go great on top of dessert cups are called cat’s tongue because they are thin, elongated with a rough surface just like a cat’s tongue. Really simple to make and they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.  Absolutely delicious! I added them to my Citrus Mousse desserts.   Ingredients 100 gr egg whites (3 eggs) 70 gr icing sugar 100 gr 00 flour 70 ml sunflower oil 1 tsp vanilla Sugar gran

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 18 tarts   When you have guests over for dinner, why not make individual apple tartlets filled with apple filling and topped with a nutty crumble.  Then serve warm with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream.  Delicious and loved by all.   Ingredients 2 large apples ¼ cup (50 gr) sugar 2 tbsp (20 gr) flour 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla ¾ cup (68 gr) Harvest crunch oats with almonds 1/3 cup (42 gr) flour 1/3 cup (75 gr) brown sugar Pinch

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 18   Using puff pastry and store-bought cherry pie filling is an easy way to make a Danish.  It is also fun to make with the grandkids, like Weston and Jameson who helped me today.   Ingredients 2 pack of puff pastry – if frozen, thawed out Cream cheese to taste 1 can cherry pie filling 2 tbsp milk Sprinkles Icing sugar   Directions Preheat oven 390°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper Roll out puff pastry into a square Cut in

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 30 cookies   These are great cookies to make anytime of year if you want a sugary pick me up.  I...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 36 medium sized cookies   I love a good carrot cake therefore I thought I’d try making a cookie...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 36 cookies   I had zucchini that had to be used and I love making zucchini bread but today I...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 24 cookies   BEST BANANA COOKIES EVER ! I had ripe bananas and wanted to make cookies instead of...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 35 – 50 cookies depending on size you make them ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS - I can't stop eating...

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes: 30 pieces   Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer that is great as an appetizer or can...

Scorri a basso per I’italiano   Makes 70 biscotti   This recipe incorporates lemons, hazelnuts and caramel which go amazing well...