by Alice Ciccu | May 16, 2025 | Recipes
I’ll admit, my original inspiration for this recipe came from the back of a Barilla pasta box, but having made it frequently over the years, I’ve made a couple of slight modifications and love to serve this for dinner parties. It’s easy to mix up and...
by Alice Ciccu | May 16, 2025 | Recipes
I know there are a lot of vegetables here, but don’t skip any of them. The combination of textures and flavors is key to a flavorful dish that will not disappoint. Don’t use cooking wine either, the one lesson I learned from my dad was never to cook with...
by Alice Ciccu | May 16, 2025 | Recipes
The original recipe calls for custard powder. If you are not able to find it, you can substitute instant vanilla pudding mix. You might want to score the top of the bars before the chocolate completely hardens to facilitate cutting them evenly without breaking the top...
by Alice Ciccu | May 16, 2025 | Recipes
While I’m a huge fan of recipes that use a lot of ingredients, I’m always so amazed by how all the various spices and ingredients blend for a great flavor. On the other side, I am also amazed at how tasty and flavorful some recipes are with only a few...
by Alice Ciccu | May 16, 2025 | Recipes
You can use dried dill, but if you have fresh in your garden, use it! Of course, always use extra virgin olive oil. Here’s what it looks like for marinading. It needs to chill for two hours, so make sure you turn them a few times while they are marinading. I...
