They are classic Italian butter cookies, crumbly and delicious, where the white half cookie reaches out to the dark half in a warm hug.

Swedish Potato Pancakes (Raggmunk), rich in texture and oh so buttery, the perfect potato companion for breakfast!

Potato and Tomato Bake, delicious from the bottom to the crispy, cheesy top, a great comfort food dish that is also substantial.

Coffee Panna Cotta is our third and last recipe chosen from Lidia Bastianich’s new cookbook “Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian”.

Polenta Torta with Gorgonzola and Cabbage, our choice from Lidia Bastianich’s cookbook “Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian“.

Peperonata (Stewed Savory Peppers)

Exemplifies flavors of seasonal vegetables using simple roasting techniques and wonderful organic ingredients giving us the best results.

Light and fluffy, sweet and tart, these scrumptious Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are a great way to start your day with a smile.

It combine the sweet textured luxuriousness of roasted squash and that soft creamy starchiness and comfort of mashed whipped potato.

A silky, luscious homemade apple jam, with a slight hint of cinnamon, to spread on your morning toast, English muffin, or biscuit.

Homemade Vegetable Stock, a great way to use up things in the fridge, and also to have some delicious vegetable stock on hand.

A deep, plum color, a sweet grape flavor that goes well with a nice slice of toast, or paired with delicious cheese on a platter.

Red Rice with Braised Garlic Chili Broccolini, is a vegan, simple, yet plentiful dish that not only looks good but tastes even better.

Om Ali – Egyptian Bread Pudding, a scrumptious, traditional, Egyptian dessert, equivalent to North America’s bread pudding.

Spongy ultra soft lemon flavored cookies that go so well with milk, tea, or a cup of coffee. A perfect European breakfast!

Soft, pillowy ricotta gnocchi with the unmistakable color and flavor of the beetroot, in a creamy-dreamy brown butter gorgonzola sauce.