Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared Let’s Celebrate March: Pies for Pi Day & Zeppole for St. Joseph’s Day! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. With Easter quickly approaching, I’ve started thinking about all the wonderful dishes that make the holiday table so special. Beyond the main course, the side dishes bring freshness, color, and variety to the meal. These Italian-inspired vegetable dishes and salads are simple to prepare and perfect for celebrating the flavors...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader, In last week’s newsletter, I shared Celebrating Anise: Old-World Flavors for the Week! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, March brings with it a few wonderful occasions to celebrate. From Pi Day on March 14th, to St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, and St. Joseph’s Day on March 19th, there are plenty of reasons to spend a little time in the kitchen and enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. With so much going on in the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared The One Leafy Green I Always Have on Hand! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. This week I’m celebrating one of my favorite warm, fragrant flavors — anise. If you grew up with Italian baking in your kitchen, you know how this simple seed can transform ordinary dough into something deeply nostalgic. Anise appears in cookies, biscotti, taralli, and even pizzelle — perfect with coffee, tea, or just on their own. Whether you’re an...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! Welcome to Tuesday's Tip of the Week! Every week, I share a quick, practical kitchen idea to help you get more joy and confidence in your cooking. If you bake quick breads or cookies, this little pantry check can save you from disappointing results. This Week’s Tip: Baking powder and baking soda don’t last forever — old leaveners can cause flat, dense bakes. Even if the expiration date hasn’t passed, once opened, they slowly lose their strength. How to check them: For...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared Roasted Potatoes Worth Turning the Oven On For! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. This week, I wanted to talk about a pasta that feels especially close to my heart — cavatelli. It’s one of those pastas that shows up again and again in Italian kitchens. Simple ingredients, rolled by hand, and always tied to family meals. Every household makes it a little differently, but the feeling it brings to the table is always the same:...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! You probably know by now that biscotti is close to my heart. It was the inspiration for my blog, She Loves Biscotti!! Biscotti is one of the classic Italian cookie recipes that can be enjoyed at breakfast with coffee, as a slightly sweet snack, or after dinner with gelato. I love making it, eating it, and sharing it with friends and family. And I love that it’s so versatile when it comes to choosing flavors… Many of my favorites are in this free 12 Days of Biscotti...
5 months ago • 1 min read
I’ve added new recipes and photos to my Italian Christmas cookie collection — now featuring 15 festive favorites you’ll want to bake every year! Which one will be your favorite this holiday season? No longer interested in getting my latest recipe in your inbox the day it’s published? Click here to turn these off and still receive my other emails. Hi friend, One of my great joys in life is sharing delicious, simple recipes with you that you can make for yourself and share with those you love....
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared Celebrate October with Delicious Recipes and Whimsical Holidays! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. Can you feel it? That crisp in the air means soup season has officially arrived—at least here in North America! As soon as the temperatures drop, I can’t wait to pull out a big pot and make something warm and comforting. There’s nothing like filling the house with the cozy aromas of soup simmering on the stove. Over the years, I’ve...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hello there, Reader! In last week’s newsletter, I shared A Simple Dough with Endless Possibilities! If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. Breakfast in Italy looks a little different from what we’re used to in North America. It’s usually something small and sweet alongside your morning coffee. Maybe a cappuccino with a breakfast cookie or fette biscottate (rusk cookie), a slice of crostata, or a cornetto filled with jam or cream. And yes — having cake for breakfast is perfectly normal in...
8 months ago • 1 min read