This gorgeously fragrant and fluffy Spring Bundt Cake made with fresh lemon, thyme and olive oil is the perfect treat to welcome spring into our midst. Is it spring where you’re at? Or are you still buried under snow? I have been hearing about freak March snowstorms in different parts of the country. Even we…
Grape Rosemary Focaccia
Inspired by the Italian “Schiacciata con l’uva” or grape harvesters’ focaccia, this soft bread is fragrant and bursting with the flavors of roasted red grapes and fresh rosemary. Bake this grape and rosemary focaccia this Thanksgiving and pair with a hearty red wine to add some oomph to your Thanksgiving menu. Hey, did you miss me? I am…
Tomato, Parsley & Cottage Cheese Focaccia
There’s nothing like a challenge to get you going. Angie (The Novice Gardener), who already hosts the lovely Fiesta Friday link party, is throwing a monthly cooking challenge. The first one is to cook/bake something with both yeast and herbs. The obvious choice is some kind of bread, though I am very excited to see…
Fall Comfort Food – Chicken Vesuvio
Chicken Vesuvio is an American-Italian dish, made by pan frying thick pieces of chicken and potatoes in olive oil, along with garlic, chili and oregano, which is then de-glazed using generous amounts of dry white wine and stock, and finished by baking in the oven. I first saw this dish being made by the ever-effervescent…
