For those of you already familiar with our favorite Italian Easter Colomba recipe, you’ll notice that this version is a little more fantastical. This sweet slow-risen yeasted dough gets filled with homemade candied apricots and strawberries, Belgian white chocolate chips, and a few nonpareil candy sprinkles. I opted to top […]
Breakfast + Brunch
Best Ever Strawberry Banana Bread Cake
Sweet summer strawberries are a perfect match when paired with our favorite classic banana bread recipe. For those of you who have already made this easy and super moist banana bread recipe, you know that adding strawberries could only ever be a good thing. This strawberry banana recipe couldn’t be […]
Renato Rum Cocktail (Rum + Aurum Cocktail)
This Rum and Aurum Liqueur cocktail is light, fruity, not too sweet, and is perfect for any pre-summer celebrations (even Easter or Mother’s Day Brunch). Sweet pineapple, Tarocco blood oranges, strawberries, lime, and crunchy freeze-dried coconut chips make a delicious fruit punch juice base for this cocktail. Add a little […]
Arcobaleno Bellini (Rainbow Bellini Cocktail)
If you need a new weekend brunch cocktail, something special for an anniversary toast, or to help revive girls’ night this fruity Rainbow Bellini recipe is as tasty as it is pretty. All you need is a little fresh fruit and a decent bottle of bubbly and you have yourself […]
Best Ever Classic Banana Bread (SUPER Moist Bakery Style)
I know, “best banana bread ever” is a really bold statement to make, but we’re betting that when you try this extra moist and delicious recipe for banana bread for yourself, you’ll know what I’m talking about. It’s somewhere between banana bread and banana cake and it’s 100% Crazy-Monkey (kiddo) […]
All-Natural Strawberry Shortcake Scones with Strawberry Jam and Clotted Cream
Make the best all-natural tender and fluffy strawberry scones from scratch with this easy and foolproof recipe. Clotted cream is a perfect accompaniment as is this homemade 15-minute strawberry jam sauce and strawberry coulis. And while homemade sauces and clotted cream put these scones into a whole new category of […]
10-Minute Homemade Berry (Licious) Sauce
Make this sweet homemade berry sauce to top your favorite cheesecake, pancakes, meringues, or even yogurt. Don’t waste your money on storebought syrups or sauces that are filled with unnecessary stuff. All you need is frozen or fresh berries, lemon juice, and sugar. The best part — this sauce is […]
Light and Fluffy Pancakes for Two (or a Crowd)
Make fluffy homemade pancakes from scratch with this easy and foolproof recipe that’s perfectly portioned for singles, couples, and small families. Breakfast-for-dinner and weekend brunches are some of our favorite meals to make around here and we especially love these extra fluffy pancakes. When I’m craving pancakes but don’t feel […]
Leftover Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing Cakes
Crispy savory cornbread dressing cakes can be made in minutes using leftover cornbread dressing from your Thanksgiving dinner! Southern Cornbread Dressing is a favorite holiday side dish in our family and we always make enough to have leftovers. If you get tired of smothering it with giblet gravy and swiping […]
Basil-Parmigiano Savory Crêpes
If you love basil or just need a little savory crêpe inspiration this Italian-inspired green crêpe recipe starts with fresh basil from the garden and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Add a little milk, eggs, and melted butter and you have yourself a delicious savory crêpe that can be used for […]
How to Make (Easy) Classic French Crêpes
Crêpes are so easy to make at home. This French street food is on regular rotation around here because you can enjoy them with sweet and savory fillings making this recipe really convenient. They’re soft and buttery, but substantial enough to hold up to heartier fillings like ham + swiss […]
Green Eggs & No Ham (Asparagus-Zucchini Frittata)
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to sneak more veggies into your breakfasts (or any meal), this green egg frittata recipe is the way to go! It’s easy to make, super tasty, and looks pretty stunning on your table too. Fresh herbs, seasonal asparagus, zucchini, and fresh […]
Easy Basil Parmesan Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast Filets
Ready in just 25 minutes, this is the best Italian crispy fried chicken breast recipe to make any night of the week. Juicy, tender chicken breasts get an extra flavor punch from fresh basil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese added to Panko breadcrumbs. This shallow-fried chicken is one of our family’s […]
Mama Colomba French Toast (Vanilla Bean Custard French Toast)
This favorite brunch French toast recipe starts with delicious homemade Italian Colomba bread soaked in a silky smooth vanilla bean custard that’s topped off with pure maple syrup, a sweet homemade strawberry jam sauce, crunchy toasted pecans, butter, and a drizzle of pistachio cream. It’s delicious. Whether you make your own […]
How to Make Italian Easter Bread From Scratch (Colomba Pasquale)
This homemade sweet artisanal Italian Easter Dove bread is a recipe that needs a little extra time and effort to make. This Italian dessert bread is special because it takes hours to make and develop its beautiful weblike gluten structure. For this authentic Colomba yeast bread recipe, I’ve made it […]