Fall is here! The glorious Indian summer we had is slowly coming to an end (but luckily, hanging on for a few more days), the leaves are changing and it’s getting cooler. Time to switch things up. Goodbye cold dinners and hello slow cooker! There’s […]

In the summer time when the weather is hot, you can stretch right up and touch the sky….sorry just singing a little Mungo Jerry. You can make this soup, in the time it takes you to listen to that song. (Okay, maybe a little longer, […]

Zucchini! I am always amazed at how many zucchinis one plant seems to produce! I love to plant zucchini in the garden in Italy, but sometimes my challenge seems to be what to do with it all! If you’re like me, you’ll like the upcoming August […]

I love an Italian Wedding! II have to admit that I’m a little biased – Pete and I had our wedding ceremony in Italy. The day was beautifully sunny. It was also extremely hot (42ºC) and I have to say that soup was the last thing […]

This recipe is so quick to make it doesn’t even need an intro! It is a great use for leftover chicken and a great “dinner in a hurry”. Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 15 minutes; Serves: 6 – 8 people What you need: 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced […]

Leftovers, I love them; but I know there are people out there, shockingly, who don’t like them. If you repurpose your leftovers into something new, they really aren’t leftovers, but a whole new meal that can be completed more quickly. When I make dinner, I […]

I’m sick of winter. I hate cold weather. Nothing is worse than when the weather is horrid outside and you don’t want to leave your house, but you still have to make dinner. Ugh! This Italian recipe is great for a cold winter day. It’s […]