Tagliatelle Dolci di Carnevale is a delicious Carnival snack from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. A sheet of pasta dough is sprinkled with sugar and orange zest, rolled up cinnamon roll-style, and sliced into spirals. These sweet pasta spirals are fried until crisp and golden before serving with a dusting of powdered sugar. I…
Amaretto Parfait and New Year’s Round-Up
Celebrate the New Year with these Amaretto-spiked parfaits! Cubes of vanilla pound cake are layered with Amaretto Whipped Cream, Chocolate Ganache, and drizzles of more Amaretto for a decadent and beautiful dessert. Note: This recipe uses alcohol that is not cooked off. It is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United…
Peppermint Eggnog Hot Chocolate and Holiday Round-Up 2016
This Peppermint Eggnog Hot Chocolate is a great holiday drink that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Eggnog, water, and cocoa powder are whisked together and heated, then flavored with peppermint extract. I topped the hot chocolate with some whipped cream (you can also use marshmallow creme) and crushed candy canes. The amount…
Mummy Almond Granola Bars and Halloween Round-Up
Add a little Halloween twist to granola bars by turning them into mummies! These Mummy Almond Granola Bars come together in about 20 minutes, are no-bake, and only need about an hour of chilling in the refrigerator to set. They can also be made up to 7 days in advance. I loved the flavor of…
Cinco de Mayo Round-Up 2016
Here is a collection of previously posted Mexican and Mexican-inspired recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a couple of weeks. I have also included a few links to great recipes from other bloggers. Check out the blog next week for some new Mexican recipes! Recipes from other bloggers: Sopa de Lima from Culinary Adventures with…
Easter Round-Up 2016
With Easter coming up, here is a round-up of my previously posted recipes and more from other bloggers. I will also be sharing a few more next week! Recipes from other bloggers: Tiramisu Filled Easter Eggs from Chew Town Easter Cucumber Sandwiches from Cherished Bliss Marshmallow Bunnies from Annie’s Eats Folar de Pascoa (Portuguese Easter…
St. Patrick’s Day Round-Up 2016
I have shared a few new ideas for St. Patrick’s Day this week, but here is a compilation of previous recipes posted on the blog. Enjoy! Not so authentic, but plenty of natural green color: And here are some recipes from other bloggers: Irish Cream Mini Cheesecakes from This Gal Cooks Sausages with Guinness Gravy…
Valentine’s Day Round-Up 2016
Happy almost Valentine’s Day! Here is a collection of previously posted recipes to help celebrate the holiday, plus a few from other fellow bloggers. And recipes from other bloggers: Ricotta Ravioli with Dark Chocolate Sauce from Taste Buddies Rose Flavored Marshmallows from Boulder Locavore Cinnamon and Sugar Heart Pretzels from Hapa Nom Nom Strawberry and Balsamic…
Mardi Gras/Carnival Round-Up 2016
Mardi Gras/Carnival/Carnevale/Carnaval/Karneval is the last day of the Carnival season that starts after the Epiphany. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States took place in present day Mobile in 1703. Other areas famous for their Carnival celebrations include Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Europe, and the United States (Louisiana). Here is a round-up…
New Year’s Round-Up 2015
Happy almost New Year’s! Here is a round-up of previous recipes I have posted for the holiday. You will find a mixture of traditional recipes from around the world and appetizers, etc that would be perfect for a party. I will also be posting a couple of new recipes this week. And here are a…
