Sheryl Ness
Summer Scottish Shortbread
I love the combination of lemon and lavender. And, I love shortbread. This recipe combines a traditional buttery Scottish shortbread with...
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Sheryl Ness
- May 1
- 3 min
Risotto with Peas, Lemon, and Pistachios (Risi e Bisi con Limone e Pistacchi)
If you love risotto and you love peas and lemon, you are going to love this recipe. If you've never made risotto, this is the recipe to...
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Sheryl Ness
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Caramelized Citrus and Curd Cake
Happy spring everyone! I'm so ready to welcome in warm weather, green grass, and early spring flowers this year. I was dreaming about...
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Sheryl Ness
- Jan 2
- 3 min
Madeleines
Happy 2022 everyone! Vincenzo and I wish you love and happiness in the coming year. One of the many ways I show love for others is by...
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Sheryl Ness
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Torta di Mele - Tuscan Apple Cake
Try this recipe for a beautiful Torta de Mele - Tuscan Apple Cake
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Sheryl Ness
- Oct 16, 2021
- 2 min
Fig, Fontina, and Walnut Focaccia
A few weeks ago, I was in the kitchen with my friend Nancy making fig jam. The purple Mission figs that arrive in Minnesota from...
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Sheryl Ness
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
Rosettes - A Beautiful Baked Pasta
Vincenzo has been making pasta rosettes for many of our recent cooking events, and everyone has asked for the recipe, so here it is! This...
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Sheryl Ness
- Sep 26, 2021
- 3 min
Schiacciata d'Uva (Harvest Grape Focaccia)
I love the traditions around the time of the grape harvest in Tuscany. This special harvest grape focaccia is a really lovely treat to...
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Sheryl Ness
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
Plum and Lavender Almond Cake
This is the time of year when the local farmer's markets are full of beautiful, fresh fruit. I often search for the lovely purple Italian...
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Sheryl Ness
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Coconut Granola (Muesli) - A daily tradition started in Tuscany
Lately I've been thinking a lot about how to take care of my body to keep it healthy as I grow older. During my years in Italy, I started...
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Sheryl Ness
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Citrus Shortbread with Sugared Herbs
I have been wanting to make shortbread with delicate dried herbs and flower petals forever. The base of the shortbread is similar to my...
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Sheryl Ness
- Jul 5, 2021
- 3 min
Pesto Genovese on a Warm Summer Day
One of the first things we did after getting settled in our new home was to plant an herb garden. We love using fresh herbs all summer...
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Sheryl Ness
- Apr 24, 2021
- 3 min
Limoncello Tiramisu: A Springtime Twist on the Classic Dessert
Spring is here in Minnesota and we are loving it! I thought I'd share this fun recipe that puts a twist on the classic tiramisu....
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Sheryl Ness
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
Rustici with Pecorino Cheese, Pistachios, and Lemon
It's the first day of Spring and what a great time to make this lovely and easy appetizer. The combination of pecorino cheese, pistachios, a
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Sheryl Ness
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
Rustic Italian Bread
If you love crusty Italian bread, you are going to adore this bread recipe! Vincenzo has been perfecting this for a few weeks now, and we...
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Sheryl Ness
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
Fresh Pici Pasta with Aglione Sauce
Anytime I think of a classic Tuscan pasta, Pici is what immediately comes to my mind.
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Sheryl Ness
- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
Zuccotto
I've wanted to make this dessert for so long. I remember enjoying this dessert the last time we visited Cortona in 2019. It was a lovely...
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Sheryl Ness
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Gnocchi alla Romana
This weekend, Vincenzo made a special type of gnocchi that is historically from Rome. I've been curious about this recipe for a while...
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Sheryl Ness
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
Torta Caprese
Why not ring in the New Year with a dense, rich chocolate cake! I've been wanting to make this cake for a while, mostly because it's a...
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Sheryl Ness
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Hearty Tomato Soup and a Hug
Sometimes you just want a hearty bowl of tomato soup, maybe a real hug, followed by a cozy nap. That's how I've been feeling these days....
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