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Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolato Caldo)

Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolato Caldo) is a thick, rich chocolate drink unlike any other. If you want a special hot chocolate that’s a little bit indulgent, this recipe is for you. This recipe uses good dark chocolate, a little bit of sugar, and no cream!

Breakfast Strata (Baked Egg Casserole)

Strata is a savory, layered breakfast casserole made with bread, eggs, meat and vegetables. Make it the day before and bake it in the morning!

Mulled Wine (Italian Vin Brulé)

Vin Brulé, an Italian mulled wine, is a warm, spiced red wine drink with hints of orange, cinnamon, clove and honey. It’s easy to learn how to make mulled wine at home.

Maamoul (Date Filled Cookies)

Maamoul are delicate date-filled butter cookies with a decorative pattern on the outside made by using a maamoul mold, a fork, or pinching the dough with a strawberry huller. Ma’amoul is on the dessert table throughout the Middle East for holidays and celebrations of all kinds.

Kleftiko (Greek Lamb in Parchment)

This recipe is all you need to make the best fall-apart tender lamb kleftiko! This traditional Greek lamb roast is easy to make and perfect for a small crowd.

Pizzicati (Italian Pinch Cookies)

Pizzicati are delicate Italian shortbread cookies filled with jam. Sometimes called biscotti pizzicati or simply pinch cookies, the jam-filled cookies are not too sweet and beautiful on a dessert tray.

Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Rings)

Simit is an easy-to-make Turkish bread coated in sesame seeds. Sometimes called a Turkish Bagel, this simit recipe is delicious on its own, or sliced in half to make a sandwich.

Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

Orange cardamom olive oil cake features bold fruity flavor, warm spices, and a tender texture. Make this recipe for holiday parties, brunch, and more!

Turkish Delight (Lokum)

Turkish Delight or Turkish Delights also called Lokum are a fragrant jelly candy recipe native to Turkey. They are often made with rosewater, bergamot, cinnamon or orange and sometimes include coconut, dried fruits and nuts.

Cioppino Recipe (Seafood Stew)

Cioppino is seafood stew at its finest. Created by Italian-Americans who fished in San Francisco this stew is loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp and halibut. Topped with a fresh and herby gremolata this cioppino recipe is sure to please.

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

15 minutes is all it takes to transform leftover mashed potatoes into these crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside mashed potato pancakes. Serve anytime of day!

Easy Stuffed Dates

Goat cheese stuffed dates are an easy, no-cook appetizer. The sweet and savory combo will make this stuffed dates recipe a favorite at your next gathering.

Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)

A flaky pastry encases a savory cheesy filling in this recipe for Sigara boregi, Turkish cheese rolls. The perfect (easy) party appetizer!

Baklava Cheesecake

Flaky phyllo envelops an orange-scented ricotta cheesecake filling then finished with honey and pistachios in this Baklava Cheesecake recipe!

Easy Sautéed Shrimp

This sautéed shrimp recipe cooks in less than 5 minutes with simple ingredients and creates the most tender, flavorful shrimp every single time!

Easy Sausage Tortellini Soup

This creamy tortellini soup is loaded with fresh veggies, hearty Italian chicken sausage, and cheese-filled tortellini in a rich tomato broth. Comfort food in a bowl!

Radicchio Salad

Say goodbye to boring salads with this radicchio salad recipe! Quick & easy, it’s the perfect balance of sweet & peppery flavors.

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

Golden and crispy chicken schnitzel recipe that’s ready in about 15 minutes! See my tips for juicy, tender chicken cutlets.

Baked Brie with Fig Jam

Learn how to make baked brie with jam. This easy holiday appetizer is ready in only 15 minutes. Top baked brie with nuts for a textural contrast.

Arabic Tea with Fresh Mint

Authentic recipe for Arabic tea with fresh mint leaves. This simple steeped mint tea recipe uses four ingredients including: water, black loose-leaf tea, fresh mint, and sugar or honey. Learn how to make and serve Arabic tea it as they do in Egypt and parts of the Middle East.

Steamed Mussels in Garlic White Wine Broth

Tender steamed mussels in a garlic white wine broth is an irresistible recipe! Plus, get all the tips for how to buy, clean, and cook mussels.