Italian

Finished Nutella mug cake served on a pink surface with a gold fork
Cuisine, Dessert Recipes, Italian

5-Minute Nutella Mug Cake

There is something a little rebellious about making a cake in a mug. It breaks all the old rules. You don’t have to preheat the oven. You don’t have to wait forty minutes. You just get dessert, right now. I remember the first time I tried this. It was late […]

Fresh baked ladyfinger cookies on white plate close-up
Cookies, Cuisine, Dessert Recipes, French, Italian

Ladyfingers (Savoiardi)

Ever had a truly great Tiramisu? The kind that’s light as a cloud and just melts in your mouth? I bet you think the secret is the coffee or the mascarpone cream. Nope. The real secret is the ladyfingers. The store-bought ones are often dry, crunchy, and bland. But homemade? […]

Focaccia bread showing perfect fluffy interior crumb
Appetizers, Bread Recipes, Cuisine, Italian

Focaccia Bread

Hello, friend! Let’s talk about bread. Specifically, let’s talk about that incredible smell that hits you when you walk past a real Italian bakery. That warm, herby, yeasty scent that makes you want to buy one of everything. Good news. We’re going to bottle up that exact feeling and bake […]

Cut Ferrero Rocher cake showing internal chocolate sponge layers
Cake Recipes, Cuisine, Dessert Recipes, Italian

Ferrero Rocher Cake

Hey there! Let’s talk about that little gold-wrapped candy, the Ferrero Rocher. You know the one. You peel back the foil, bite through that crunchy chocolate-hazelnut shell, and hit that creamy, dreamy center. It’s perfect, right? Well, what if we took that perfect little bite and turned it into a […]

Sliced ciabatta bread showing open crumb structure
Baking Recipes, Bread Recipes, Cuisine, Italian

Ciabatta Bread

Hey there! Let me tell you about one of my absolute favorite baking projects: making rustic, airy, and unbelievably good homemade ciabatta. There’s a special kind of magic in pulling a loaf of this classic Italian bread from your own oven. First, you hear the crackle of the crust. Then […]

Close-up of mozzarella sticks garnished with parsley on serving plate with dips
American, Appetizers, Cuisine, Italian, Snack Recipes

Cheese Sticks

Seriously, who doesn’t love cheese sticks? That amazing crunch on the outside. That warm, super stretchy cheese pull inside. Pure magic. Whether you call them mozzarella sticks, cheese sticks, or just plain yummy, these fried treats are everywhere – diners, pubs, parties. You name it! Ever wonder where they came […]