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A dip made with creamy avocado, tangy yogurt, spicy garlic, tart lemon, and herb-y basil, topped off with a sprinkling of toasty pine nuts. It's kind of a cross between guacamole and pesto, and with the yogurt replacing the sour cream/mayo usually found in dips, it is actually quite good for you (hurray!)
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 MoreTraveling to the Eternal City any time soon? Here are some tips (general, pratical, culinary, and otherwise) to prepare you!
Read MoreClassic meatballs in tomato sauce — recipe courtesy of my Nonna Ada.
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 MoreZucchini halves packed with a cheesy filling, crispy brown on the outside and creamy on the inside with a sprinkle of basil for freshness, a dish substantial and filling enough for the vegetarians to not feel like they're missing out. Added bonus: these are a great way to use up all that summer zucchini and basil that are about to take over your gardens.
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 More24 hours in one of my favorite cities in the whole world.
Read MoreButtery pastry crust, vanilla pastry cream, and fresh fruit — what more could you want in a dessert?
Read MoreCoconut macaroons made incredibly chocolate-y and fudge-y and almost brownie-like thanks to both melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
Read MoreBesides the fact that this banana bread particularly easy to whip up -- just a little stirring and mashing, and you're all set! -- it is absolutely delicious, fragrant and tender and studded with chunks of melt-y dark chocolate, everything you could ever want to for breakfast, snack, or tea.
Read MoreYup, you read the title of this post correctly. This here is a recipe that combines red wine, chocolate, and cake, not to mention a creamy, dreamy, mascarpone frosting.
Read MoreThe carrot cake meets the whoopie pie in this delicious (undeniably adorable) dessert.
Read MoreA twist on the classic lemon poppy seed muffins — these pack a true a citrus punch thanks to the orange zest, juice, and glaze, not to mention the extra juice brushed over the top right after they come out of the oven.
Read MoreA look at days 2 and 3 of our A+++ trip to the city of Madrid.
Read MoreAll about our (excellent) food tour with Devour Madrid!
Read MoreClassic British Banoffee Pie, toffee, bananas, whipped cream, and all.
Read MoreClassic yellow cupcakes topped with fudge frosting — sprinkles optional, but not really.
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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