Rustic Apple Crostata

Rustic Apple Crostata

  As everyone is frantically getting ready for the holidays, I want to share this easy apple crostata recipe because of its rustic simplicity and homemade goodness….   With a so much to do and so little time to do everything.. ..this is my go to 

Tuscan Inspired “Grape Focaccia”

Tuscan Inspired “Grape Focaccia”

Our 1st annual “3 Italian Sister Italian Exploration Tour” to Tuscany and Umbria was just amazing… What an enchanted experience.  Here are a few pics from our visit to the beautiful town of San Gimignano.   As we strolled along the lovely cobblestone streets of 

Easter Ricotta Pie

Easter Ricotta Pie

Ricotta Pie is a traditional Italian dessert made especially for our Easter holiday.    It just wouldn’t be Easter without Italian ricotta pie.    I think we in love the ritual of making these pies together as much as we love serving them to our 

Flourless Ricotta, Almond, Lemon Torte

Flourless Ricotta, Almond, Lemon Torte

I discovered this recipe when I was looking for a ricotta cake that was a little lighter than our traditional ricotta cheesecake.  It is flourless and hence the name “torte” vs cake.  The whipped egg whites and almond meal produce a texture that is as 

Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

Panettone is an ancient sweet bread dating back to medieval times . It’s birthplace is thought to be Milan and the people of Milan take great pride in preparing this special bread during the Christmas holiday season.  It is enriched with eggs, sugar, raisins and