Pasta alla Norcina – authentic Italian pasta with homemade sausage that you will want to make over and over again.

Hot Toddy is your winter elixir.

Creamy Zucchini Soup Bosnian Style – healthy and quick to make. Omit bacon for vegetarian style.

Leeks and Potato Soup – light and creamy without using cream.

My two favorite cakes in one – red velvet cake with cheesecake filling topped with dried pineapple flowers.

Sweet Sensation – Bread Souffle, or what to do with the leftover bread.

Coffee Bean Vanilla Latte – smooth and silky.

Walnut Stuffed Poached Apples – simple, few ingredients dessert that comes together quickly.