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 | Mar 27, 2025 | Recipes
I think orecchiette are an under-appreciated pasta shape. Everyone has their favorite, but I don’t think these are at the top of the list for many people. That’s a shame. It’s a wonderful shape, if you can find the right sauce or recipe, and this one...
by Alice Ciccu | Mar 26, 2025 | Recipes
We found this lemon tart recipe and made a few iterations until we found the perfect combination for a smooth, lemony tart that will work great as a light ending to robust meal. If you’re looking for a fruity, vegan dessert, but this is not it, try: Blueberry...
