Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tart
This is one of those dangerous desserts… The kind you know you shouldn’t even make because then you’ll eat it, and won’t be able…
Fall
Banana – Chocolate Chip Muffins
I can never seem to buy the right quantity of bananas: I either buy too few and suddenly find myself (gasp!) sans-banana in a…
Chocolate Pavlova with Poached Pears
I’m taking a quick break from my cookie marathon to bring you a very important new recipe. In case you are looking for a…
Pumpkin Pie from Scratch
Here she is in all her glory, ladies and gentlemen, I present my favorite Pumpkin Pie (made with a real pumpkin)! Happy Thanksgiving! Pumpkin Pie…
Pumpkin hand pies
Are you ready for Halloween? I’m especially excited about the holiday this year, because for the first time since I moved to Italy (13…
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
If you’ve never tried Hasselback potatoes you are in for a treat: the crisp, golden edges of a homemade potato chip meet the soft, smooth center of a perfectly…
Cauliflower couscous with fresh herbs
Let’s face it: the holidays are officially over, already a distant memory, but some reminders of the festivities are lingering. A few faded Christmas trees…
Brussels sprouts with maple syrup and hazelnuts
This is one of my favorite side dishes of the season: it’s the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey, or as a quick side for…
Citrus-Roasted Turkey
There are certain times in an expat’s life when it is especially difficult to be away: a wedding that you can’t attend, the birth…
Walnut Spice Cake with Maple Glaze
Photo and recipe from my book American Bakery (Gribaudo Editore) Hello everyone! The following recipe is for this delicious and beautiful cake that will…
Apple pie smoothie
Who says smoothies are only for the summertime? This creamy and flavorful drink combines the autumn flavors of apples, almonds, cinnamon and spices, reminiscent of a…
Creamy Kale Soup
I’m not a fan of extreme “detox” or “cleanse” diets. Extreme dietary restriction is not for me, and science just doesn’t back up most the fantastical…
Pumpkin and ginger soup with coconut cream
I prepared this fresh and festive soup for #MyWildThanksgiving, the Thanksgiving dinner I organized in collaboration with Wild Turkey last week. I wanted to create…
Pear and cranberry pie
Here is the perfect pie to adorn your holiday table, or any table for that matter. A vibrant variation of the classic apple pie, the…
Thanksgiving Menu
You don’t have to travel across the ocean in order to enjoy a delicious and authentic Thanksgiving meal. Here are some of my favorite…