Finikia
Almost 30 years ago, I was in the hospital for several days after a hysterectomy. Back in those days, they actually kept …
Italian Anise Cookies
My mother was an excellent cook but never baked. Before I was old enough to start baking myself, desserts for Easter and …
Ricotta Pie
When I was growing up, it was a given that my Sicilian mom would make a big pan of lasagna for every …
Spumoni Icebox Cookies
If you have time for one more addition to your Christmas cookie tray, here is a more than worthy candidate. Spumoni icebox …
Cadbury Cream Egg Cookie Cups
When I saw the recipe for these oh-so-cute Cadbury cream egg cookie cups, it suddenly occurred to me that I had never …
Cucidati – Sicilian Fig Cookies
As each holiday approaches, I look forward to baking my favorite recipes of the season. Being Italian, this means ricotta pie and …
Hot Cross Buns
You’re probably familiar with the old saying, “Good Friday comes this Month, the old woman runs, With one or two a Penny hot …
Easter Basket Cupcakes
Now that my children are all grown but with no grandchildren on the horizon, coloring Easter eggs has gone by the wayside. …