Angel Hair Pasta in a Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with Shrimp

I recently posted a video on my gardening YouTube channel, "Garden…

Fresh Basil Pesto

On a recent gardening video I posted on my YouTube channel,…

Garden to Table: Sun dried tomatoes

Today I'll be sharing another garden to table recipe where I'm…

Garden to Table : Tomato Pie Italian Style

I've not been posting new recipes for several months as I've…

Herb Focaccia and Tiramisu – Tastes of Tuscany

No proper Italian dinner would be complete without some…

Pork and Beef Ragu – Tastes of Tuscany

This dish is nothing like the jar of thin, processed, tomato…

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli – Tastes of Tuscany Dinner

When I go to the time and effort of preparing homemade ravioli,…

Homemade Egg Pasta -Tastes of Tuscany Dinner

In keeping with the menu from our recent Tastes of Tuscany dinner,…

A Cook’s dream trip to Tuscany

This past year I fulfilled a long time dream to travel to the…

Lasagna Bolognese

Who doesn't love layers of pasta, a variety of cheeses and a…

Quick Puttanesca Sauce with Cheese Ravioli and Chicken Thighs

If you are a fan of salty, briny things like olives and capers,…

Creamy Pasta with Pancetta, Peas and Mushrooms

On a recent trip to St. Louis, I visited the famous "Hill" area.…