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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...

Sheryl Ness
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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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....

Sheryl Ness
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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Christmas Biscotti
It's getting close to Christmas and so it's time to make Christmas biscotti! I love to switch up my biscotti recipe for the holiday,...

Sheryl Ness
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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Holiday Nutella Tart
Nutella - You made me LOVE you...I didn't want to do it...This holiday Nutella tart was inspired by Vincenzo discovering a soon to expire...

Sheryl Ness
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Lemon Cream and Summertime Vibes
Summertime for me is about fresh and lively flavors. I'm always drawn to citrus tastes for desserts during this time of year. Vincenzo...

Sheryl Ness
Aug 23, 20203 min read
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Dark Chocolate, Orange, and Almond Biscotti
It's a rainy Sunday here in Minnesota and even though its hot outside, I'm baking Vincenzo's favorite biscotti to enjoy for breakfast...

Sheryl Ness
Jul 26, 20202 min read
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White Pizza with Potatoes and Rosemary
The first time I tasted this white pizza was on a visit to Siena. I remember the pure joy as I took my first bites. The combination of...

Sheryl Ness
Jul 5, 20203 min read
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Pear, Pecorino, and Pistachio Focaccia
I've been making different kinds of focaccia since my time in Italy. It's such a quick way to make a meal. Focaccia and a green salad are...

Sheryl Ness
May 6, 20202 min read
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Cacio e Pepe Sauce - A Grown Up Version of Mac and Cheese
Comfort food has been a mainstay at our house these days - probably yours too. That's why I just had to put this recipe for pici cacio e pep

Sheryl Ness
May 4, 20202 min read
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Grandpa Camillo's Secret Recipe: Potato, Tomato and Bread Soup
Vincenzo has been talking about his grandpa Camillo's "breakfast soup" for years. He has fond memories of stopping into his grandpa's...

Sheryl Ness
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Classic Tiramisu
We're all staying home at the moment, and that means doing our own cooking most days. Vincenzo and I have been making a lot of comfort...

Sheryl Ness
Apr 19, 20202 min read
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Zuppa de patate con pasta (potato and pasta soup)
Vincenzo is home from work at the restaurant these days, so he's spending a lot of time in our home kitchen. This week, he made this...

Sheryl Ness
Mar 29, 20202 min read
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Cheesecake with dark chocolate and sea salt for my love
Today is Valentine's day! Our love story started because Vincenzo made a hot chocolate cake that I loved. I could tell how much he cared...

Sheryl Ness
Feb 14, 20202 min read
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Cheese and Honey Paired to Perfection
Vincenzo and I have been cooking and teaching cooking classes a lot these days and this is a class favorite combination. It is a twist on...

Sheryl Ness
Feb 2, 20201 min read
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Creating winter sunshine with heirloom orange marmalade
Create sunshine in a jar with this orange marmalade recipe!

Sheryl Ness
Jan 26, 20202 min read
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Rosemary and Lemon Potato Tartlet with Pecorino Cheese Fondue
Do you want to taste heaven on a plate? This recipe for potato tartlet is a delicious way to enjoy potatoes taken to a new and higher...
Sheryl Ness
Jan 13, 20202 min read
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Gnocchi with Ragu Finto
This week, Vincenzo and I hosted a cooking class at a beautiful local kitchen shop called Figue. The main dish that we created together...
Sheryl Ness
Nov 10, 20193 min read
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When in Abruzzo...mangia Concetta’s Pallotte Cace e Ove (Fried Cheese Balls)
Vincenzo and I are in Italy to visit family and friends. Our first few weeks in Abruzzo are always filled with days planned around our...
Sheryl Ness
Sep 29, 20193 min read
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Mamma's Sauce with Eggs
Sometimes, Mamma's food is just exactly what you need. Simple, easy, and warms your heart just like a mother's embrace. A few weeks ago,...
Sheryl Ness
Jul 20, 20193 min read
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Celebrate Summer with Panzanella
It's finally summer! That means that the farmer's markets and gardens are full of the ingredients for this classic Tuscan dish - tomato...
Sheryl Ness
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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