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  • Savory Christmas Star with Camembert

    by Monica

    Go to the store and get frozen puff pastry because this will be your go to centerpiece for this years’ holiday gatherings! Easy to make and all you need is a baking tray 🙂 That crunchy pastry dipped into the melted cheese is a-ma-zing! So Versatile, I used my tomato jam ( http://thepestogodmother.com/2020/10/02/my-spicy-tomato-jam/) but you can absolutely use your favorite spread – whether homemade...

    December 7, 2021
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    Christmas Corner, Sides, Salads & Starters
  • Scaloppine al Vino Bianco

    by Monica

    Scaloppine al vino bianco are usually made of thinly sliced veal rump but you can also use thinly sliced chicken breast. The addition of the white wine makes a delicate sauce that is hard to resist. A classic Italian dish that is easy and quick to prepare and will surely make everyone happy. Serve it with crusty bread or silky mashed potatoes & a...

    November 24, 2021
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    Christmas Corner, Main Courses, Recipes, Uncategorised
  • Poached Peaches & Apricots

    by Monica

    Perfect dessert for last minute cravings or guests…comes together in 20-25 minutes. You can make it in advance and keep it in the fridge as well as it keeps well for 3-5 days! For me the most important and beautiful part of this recipe is that pale peachy color the simple syrup takes…ah so wonderfully satisfying! And the green pistachios on top for a...

    August 12, 2021
    comments 2
    Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Recipes
  • Panzerotti

    by Monica

    Panzerotti are little pockets of heaven. Also known as ‘calzone’ wildly popular from Lazio to Sicily but everyone knows the best ones are made in Puglia. Simply filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil or origano they are typical Italian street food but also very easy to make at home! You can definitely fancy them up by adding ham, salami, olives, spinach and even...

    June 17, 2021
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    Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters
  • Savory Thumprint Cookies

    by Monica

    I’m gonna be honest and say that these aren’t the lightest cookies in the history of cookies BUT they are absolutely out of this world…crispy with a bit of a crumb and topped with spicy tomato jam…what else can I say? Perfect for entertaining as an appetizer and for impressing 😉 The cookies might loose their shape a bit but its ok, they will...

    June 7, 2021
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    Christmas Corner, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters
  • Pesto di Pistacchi

    by Monica

    Pesto as we all know is an aromatic blend of fresh basil, parmigiano, evoo and in this case pistachios. Ideally, for this recipe, you should quickly blanch the pistachios to get rid of the skin but you can also skip this step if you are in a hurry. When making pasta al Pesto, the latter should be loosened with a bit of pasta water...

    June 7, 2021
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    Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters
  • Mixed Berries Cobbler

    by Monica

    I’m always torn as to how I can write introductions to new recipes…introductions that don’t start with “Oh my this is so delicious” as I always end up doing lol but honestly, if it’s so delicious, how else can I introduce it? I am not a fan of cooked fruits, specially if in a cake, call me crazy right? But I once saw someone...

    June 6, 2021
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    Desserts, Recipes
  • Italian Savory Pie

    by Monica

    Perfect as appetizer or main dish with a side of crunch lemony salad and a chilled glass of wine this pie will steal your heart, that’s how good it is! I made a sweet onion jam and it elevated the flavors so much so don’t skip the step! It takes little time and you can make more and store in the fridge to use...

    June 5, 2021
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    Breakfast & Brunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters
  • Jam Cave Cookies

    by Monica

    Crumbly butter cookies filled with your favorite jam in the center. Mostly known as ‘thumbprint cookies’ after doing a little research on google, I found out that they are also known as hallongrotta, which means “raspberry cave” in Swedish. They have also been called bird’s nest cookies, butterballs, or Polish tea cakes. I loved the ‘raspberry cave’ the most mainly because they do look like...

    June 1, 2021
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    Desserts, Recipes
  • Fish with Orange & Fennel Salad

    by Monica

    I remember having this salad countless times back when I was living in Italy and I remember enjoying each bite of juicy orange and crunchy fennel so much! I paired this salad with grilled fish, it can also be baked of course, and I used Sea Bream but any fish that you love will do! All I can think of is outdoors, sun kissed...

    May 29, 2021
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    Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters

recipes to plan your week

November 24, 2021

Scaloppine al Vino Bianco

Scaloppine al vino bianco are usually made of thinly sliced veal rump but you can also use thinly sliced...

by Monica
comments 0
August 12, 2021

Poached Peaches & Apricots

Perfect dessert for last minute cravings or guests…comes together in 20-25 minutes. You can make it in advance and...

by Monica
comments 2
June 17, 2021

Panzerotti

Panzerotti are little pockets of heaven. Also known as ‘calzone’ wildly popular from Lazio to Sicily but everyone knows...

by Monica
comments 0
June 7, 2021

Savory Thumprint Cookies

I’m gonna be honest and say that these aren’t the lightest cookies in the history of cookies BUT they...

by Monica
comments 0

Indulge

Poached Peaches & Apricots

by Monica

Perfect dessert for last minute cravings or guests…comes together in 20-25 minutes. You can make it in advance and keep it in the fridge as well as it keeps well for 3-5 days! For me the most important and beautiful part of this recipe is that pale peachy color the simple syrup takes…ah so wonderfully satisfying! And the green pistachios on top for a...

August 12, 2021
comments 2
Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Recipes

Mixed Berries Cobbler

by Monica

I’m always torn as to how I can write introductions to new recipes…introductions that don’t start with “Oh my this is so delicious” as I always end up doing lol but honestly, if it’s so delicious, how else can I introduce it? I am not a fan of cooked fruits, specially if in a cake, call me crazy right? But I once saw someone...

June 6, 2021
comments 0
Desserts, Recipes

Lunch & Dinner Ideas

Scaloppine al Vino Bianco

Published by Monica

Scaloppine al vino bianco are usually made of thinly sliced veal rump but you can also use thinly sliced chicken breast. The addition of the white wine makes a...

November 24, 2021
comments 0
Christmas Corner, Main Courses, Recipes, Uncategorised

Panzerotti

Published by Monica

Panzerotti are little pockets of heaven. Also known as ‘calzone’ wildly popular from Lazio to Sicily but everyone knows the best ones are made in Puglia. Simply filled with...

June 17, 2021
comments 0
Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters

Pesto di Pistacchi

Published by Monica

Pesto as we all know is an aromatic blend of fresh basil, parmigiano, evoo and in this case pistachios. Ideally, for this recipe, you should quickly blanch the pistachios...

June 7, 2021
comments 0
Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters

Italian Savory Pie

Published by Monica

Perfect as appetizer or main dish with a side of crunch lemony salad and a chilled glass of wine this pie will steal your heart, that’s how good it...

June 5, 2021
comments 2
Breakfast & Brunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Salads & Starters

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Poached Peaches & Apricots

Perfect dessert for last minute cravings or guests…comes together in 20-25 minutes. You can make it in advance and...

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Italian Savory Pie

Perfect as appetizer or main dish with a side of crunch lemony salad and a chilled glass of wine...

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