by Flora Caputo | May 2, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
SO, I woke up Saturday craving a chocolaty baked good, but wanting something somewhat healthy. I decided to concoct whole grain chocolate muffins using this amazing dutch chocolate I purchased from an amazing German/European market called Gene’s in Lincoln...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 26, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Amaretti are basically an almond macaroon, and a staple in Italian cuisine. My mother and I have a slew of different recipes and versions of Amaretti, but these caught my eye. They are a simple-if not messy-cookie to make. It is based on an Epicurious recipe I found,...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 19, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This soup I have made in years past as a great make-ahead first course for a formal Easter dinner. This recipe was derived from a very traditional recipe from the 18th century, and comes from Naples, Italy. I make it yearly in honor of my mother who was born in...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 16, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
We whipped up this Carbonara with some fresh made whole wheat noodles we brought back from the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. For you foodies out there who are planning a trip to that northern city, this is a must on your visit. It is an indoor marketplace with...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 10, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This recipe was given to me in college by a friend’s mother. She made this one hot summer day for us while we were in between summer classes, grilling some steaks in her back yard. It was refreshing and decadent for being so seemingly “light”. Its...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 6, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This past Christmas as during many Christmases, I gave olive oils out as gifts. I usually give out an Italian herb and a spicy blend. This year, I toasted the spices for the spicy infusion and added other herbs to deepen the flavors. I prefer spice that has other...
