European summer recipes

Paella

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Heavenly delectable chocolaty goodness with chocolate goodness.

Insalata di Riso

Insalata di riso is a dish which is perfect for picnics. It transports well in a covered dish and is best served at room temperature. Plus, it’s a…

Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini

I had this dish at a local diner and loved it. So I recreated it at home it's an easy tasty dish. It looks…

Fettucine Nero

Cashew Biscotti with chocolate glaze

This is going to be my first homemade Biscotti. Biscotti is an all time favorite at our house. I have been…

Chicken en Papillote

A fast baked chicken breast that's more delicious than you can image. Try this!

Baked Artichoke Dip

Baked Artichoke Dip-is a delicious and easy recipe for a warm dip. It takes only (40) minutes total time to prepare and cook. Key ingredients:…

Creamy Summer Pasta Salad

This Summer Pasta Salad is loaded with pineapple, cucumber, olives and a light creamy dressing. We love eating this pasta salad for lunch or dinner.

Basil Pesto Spread

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for…

Plum tomatoes roasted with fresh basil

When plum tomatoes are on sale this summer, grab a bagful and make this simple and delicious side dish. It…

Strawberry Mousse Cake

A sweet & romantic treat!

Caprese Salad

Haddock and corn chowder with saffron

It is so easy and quick to make this creamy and light fish and corn chowder.

Italian Variety Cookie Dough

When I was growing up this is the only dough my grandmother made then my mom. They would use this one dough with imagination to create more than 20…