Recipes

The latest in the blog’s Pasta Series — I give you twisty, twirly, catch-me-if-you-can trofie with extra summer-y pesto!

Pasta Series, Pasta, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseJune 29, 2020pasta and risotto, italian recipes, summerComment

Zucchini Fritters

While 2020 may have turned out to be the year no one could have predicted, I'm willing to bet that pandemic or not, nothing will stop your garden from churning out more zucchini than you know what to do with, just like it does every summer (some things never change!). Here’s one way to use them up!

Almond Panna cotta with rosé cherries

Almond-infused panna cotta with tipsy cherries — what more could you want in a summer dessert?

Pasta Series #12: 'Ndunderi (ricotta gnocchi)

Ricotta gnocchi + lemony butter + extra pecorino on top = all things good.

Strawberry Cheesecake + Blog Birthday

To celebrate the blog’s 6th birthday, a vanilla cheesecake with a cookie crust and strawberry sauce — auguri P&B!

Cakes and CupcakesFrancesca BruzzeseMay 11, 2020american recipes, cakeComment

Easiest Veggie Burgers

The easiest of all veggie burgers — made with carrots and white beans — downright delicious and perfect served aside a pile of fries.

Pasta Series #11: Gnocchi di patate

Some observations/anecdotes/realizations from lockdown, day #43, and the next installment of the blog’'s Pasta Series, starring pillowy, featherlight, potato gnocchi.

Pasta Series, Pasta, VeganFrancesca BruzzeseApril 22, 2020italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savoryComment

Zucchini Basil Soup

More observations from lockdown, day 40 something, plus a little boost of comfort from a packed-with-flavor (and also good for you!) Zucchini Basil Soup.

Homemade Pizza Margherita

Perfect homemade pizza Margherita — the holy trinity of basil, tomatoes, and cheese! — in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Bread and PizzaFrancesca BruzzeseApril 8, 2020italian recipes, savoryComment

Homemade English Muffins

Homemade English Muffins, 100 times better than storebought, packed with the usual nooks and crannies, fabulous with butter and jam, and capable of making your house smell like a bakery. Need I go on?

Bread and Pizza, Breakfast and BrunchFrancesca BruzzeseApril 3, 2020breakfast, american recipesComment

Homemade Nutella

Everyone’s favorite hazelnut chocolate spread, made from scratchand in the comfort of your own kitchen. Warning: this homemade nutella is highly, highly addictive.

Pasta Series #10: Maccheroni all'amatriciana

A Roman classic — pasta all’amatriciana, guanciale, tomatoes, Pecorino and all — served with handmade maccheroni.

Pasta Series, Pasta, RomanFrancesca BruzzeseMarch 17, 2020italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savoryComment

The $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie

The mythical $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie, a cookie so good — full of oats, chocolate, and walnuts! — that its supposed hefty price tag won’t surprise you in the least.