European christmas recipes

Eggplant Parmesan

Ganache Chocolate Nutella

Use this topping on any thing you wish to enhance with CHOCOLATE, from baked goods to ice cream. It will keep for a couple of days unrefrigerated -…

Braised Bone-In Veal Breast with Tomatoes & Potatoes

Literally a one pot dinner - thinly sliced roasted veal breast with layers of tomatoes & potatoes makes for a…

Pizzelle, Anise Flavor

The word Pizzelle is an Italian word which loosely means small, flat and round. They are wafer-type cookies which originated in the region of…

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

Cinnamon Walnut Rugelach

These charming crescent shaped cookies are flaky, tender, bite-sized Jewish treat sure to please. They house the just-right amount of nuts,…

Danish Aebleskivers

Æbleskiver (Danish pancake balls) are baked either plain or with an inside filling in a special pan with indentations or cups. The name comes from…

Frittelle veneziane

Carnevale (aka Mardi Gras) season is an enormous tourist attraction in Venice. It is a time for festivities which include the amazingly beautiful…

Chestnut Bread

A wholesome, flavorful sweet bread that can be served anytime!

Chocolate turrón

Turrón is typical Christmas fare in Spain and the chocolate variety is always a favourite with kids.

Gino's Noodle Dough

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the…

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Baked French Toast Casserole

Baked French Toast Casserole with brioche toast and caramelized topping makes the perfect easygoing and tasty make-ahead breakfast or brunch!

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars

A light-textured cheesecake filling over an amazing almond flour crust!

Yorkie Beef Pudding

This easy to prepare English style inspired yorkshire pudding dish is elegant enough to serve when you have guests as well as for a weeknight…