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Baking

A Granola Simple Recipe That’s Perfect for Your Morning

 

 I find making homemade granola in advanced perfect for my busy morning routine. I used to buy those expensive granola bags from the store, but they’ve never fully satisfied me, there was always an aftertaste which I didn’t like. One day I’ve decided to give it a try, I had […]

Soups

Homemade Chicken Broth

 

 Picture a pot simmering gently on a stovetop, filling the house with an aroma that says, “You’re home.” That’s brodo: the most delicious Italian chicken soup. This rich homemade chicken broth is a cornerstone of Italian cooking, simple yet deeply rooted in tradition. Every region—and every nonna—has their own version of […]

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Desserts

Carnival Apple & Raisins Fritters

 

 These Apple and Raisins Fritters are the only reason I wait for the Carnival period. I know that I could make them all year log, but traditionally my mom used to prepare them only during Carnival, so I choose to follow her example and build a family tradition for my […]

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Desserts

Chocolate Breakfast Cake

 

 You already know that we have cakes or cookies for breakfast in Italy, so I will spare you all the details and I will just tell you that this cake is SO GOOD you can have it also outside breakfast 🙂 Extremely easy to make, you won’t even need to […]

Side Dishes

Mix of Veggies Au Gratin

 

 This is one of those recipes that saves the day when you are out of ideas, while being 100% vegetarian and super delicious. You don’t need to be precise when making these type of recipes, which is my favorite way of cooking 🙂 Other Vegetarian Recipes you May Like Spinach […]

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Desserts

Crepes with Creamy Walnuts Filling

 

 One of my favorite crepes, after the classic crepes with Nutella, are for sure those filled with homemade creamy walnuts. These special crepes are inspire by the Slovenian crepes names Palatschinke, which you should absolutely try, if you’ll ever go and travel to Slovenia. As you know already, my grandparent’s […]

Pasta & More

Pasta with Broccoli

 

 Pasta with broccoli is one of Adam’s favorites pastas, so I am trying to surprise him with this alternative. It’s a recipe that I tend to make usually on Friday, when he comes back from his kindergarten and when we are all together for lunch time. Friday it’s also the […]