This frittata di pasta is made with leftover spaghetti, revitalized and reminiscent of carbonara in its eggy-ness, dotted with pockets of gooey scamorza that contrast nicely with the sharp salty bite of the Parmesan cheese. A sprinkling of Springy green asparagus adds a little freshness and color, and the bits of spaghetti on the top become extra crispy and brown, contrasting splendidly with the fluffy frittata interior.
Read MoreThis lemon tart is The Lemon Tart, or rather the lemon tart to beat all other lemon tarts, a tart possessing all of the qualities befitting of a perfect lemon dessert: here we've got a silky smooth, tangy filling, with just enough sweetness to let all the citrus flavor shine, vibrant and sunshine-y and happy (if a dessert could have moods and emotions).
Read MoreA Roman classic, or rather artichokes fried until tender on the inside and gloriously crispy on the outside, akin to a potato chip, luxuriously olive-oily, and perfectly addictive with a sprinkle of salt.
Read MoreA mix of Rome and the American South in these spicy, cheesy, flaky biscuits.
Read MoreA tart with a gooey, buttery, salty honey caramel, bejeweled with a layer of mild, toasty pine nuts -- whose crunch contrasts beautifully with the soft caramel -- all contained in a crisp, perfectly sweet pie crust.
Read MoreA lovely, fragrant, fluffy lemon cake perfect for snack, tea, or dessert.
Read MoreA salad that is a whole party of textures, flavors, and colors that would put the usual pile of iceberg lettuce to shame: here we've got paper-thin, super crisp anise-flavored fennel, sweet juicy oranges, buttery, crunchy pine nuts, sharp, biting red onion, and salty rich olives, served over a bed of leafy greens, tossed with a splash of fruity olive oil and sunny orange juice.
Read MoreSpecial occasion mashed potatoes , and the best you’ll ever have.
Read MoreThe green beans are crisp and fresh and bright, countered nicely by the intensely sweet caramelized shallots and the salty richness of the pancetta (it is a holiday after all, a little indulgence is in order) and the final touch, a dash of bright sunny lemon zest,
Read MoreA special occasion cake — here we have two layers of moist chocolate fudge cake, a delectable sticky sweet coconut-pecan-caramel filling, topped of with a silky smooth truffle-like chocolate frosting.
Read MoreA dessert that takes only a few minutes to prepare and requires no baking, cooling, frosting, or batches, and best of all, looks super fancy and luxurious for something so simple.
Read MoreNow, as simple as this cake looks -- just a plain loaf cake, really -- it is not to be underestimated. It is rich and buttery and dense and vanilla-y, and the star ingredient here, the ricotta, adds something special, making it extra fluffy and moist. When topped with a mound of tart juicy strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar, it is pure pound cake perfection, truly one of the best things I have ever baked.
Read MoreButtery pastry crust, vanilla pastry cream, and fresh fruit — what more could you want in a dessert?
Read MoreClassic British Banoffee Pie, toffee, bananas, whipped cream, and all.
Read MoreThese bars are boldly lemon-y -- not for the faint of heart -- with a generous amount of lemon zest in the filling to take the citrus flavor to another level, as well as a good dose of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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