Author Archives: Simple Italian Cooking Blog
The Growing Popularity of Gelato
About one and a half years ago I discovered you can buy gelato makers for the home. I was pretty excited about it because the last time I had gelato was in Rome, Italy with my Uncle Salvatore. I’m a … Continue reading
Book Review: Tomatoes & Mozzarella by Hallie Harron & Shelley Sikora
There are two foods that I truly love – and I love them when used together: tomatoes and mozzarella. So when I was asked by The Harvard Common Press if I was interested in taking a look at a new … Continue reading
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Tagged cookbooks, hallie harron, shelley sikora, tomatoes and mozzarella
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Ricotta Pie Recipe… Recovering a Lost Treasure
I had never heard of ricotta pie and to be honest when I did, I wasn’t too excited about it. My husband however was very excited and insisted that I make it. So I looked around and based on other … Continue reading
What is an induction burner?
If you haven’t heard of an induction burner, it’s about time you do. These burners use less electricity, and can be bought as single burners or as a whole cooktop. They work by heating the actual pan – where the … Continue reading
Tasty pasta and veggies recipe – from a box?!
This recipe is should be from Semi-Homemade because that’s exactly what it is. This dinner can literally be created by the time the pasta is done cooking in the water – I kid you not. As some of you who … Continue reading
Party Halloween eBook Review
It’s that time of year, you go to the attic and pull out your Christmas lights and.. . wait… no… we have to get through Halloween first! No worries though, with Halloween just a few weeks around the corner, we … Continue reading
How to make easy pumpkin soup for Halloween
This is a guest recipe from Chris Molnar – an expert at Halloween parties and fun! Whether Italian or not – the bottom line is we all (at least here in the US) celebrate Halloween. Halloween brings to mind cooler … Continue reading
Save time in the kitchen with Italian polenta and rice dishes
At the end of a long day at work, it’s hard to work up the energy to cook dinner. Pizza delivery seems easy, but takeout can be very expensive. Preparing meals for the freezer is less expensive but requires advance … Continue reading
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Gift idea #5: Mix it up with a stainless steel mixing set
Miss the previous gift idea? Check it out here! GIFT IDEA 5: A SET OF STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWLS Get the set that comes in various sizes, much like a set of measuring spoons or cups. Stainless steel is favored … Continue reading
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Idea #4: Sharpen their skills with a sharpening stone
Missed the previous gift idea? Visit here! GIFT IDEA 4: A SHARPENING STONE Knives are meat grinders and food slicers, and the sharpening stone is eight inches of pure cooking necessity. You see, your friend has those two knives he … Continue reading