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Sheryl Ness
Dec 30, 20231 min read
Rosemary Cashews make the perfect nibble!
I've been making these rosemary cashews for many years now and they are always such a big hit with everyone. The recipe was originally...
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Sheryl Ness
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Panettone Bread Pudding
During the holiday season, we always have a panettone or possibly two to enjoy with family and friends. I love to enjoy this sweet...
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Sheryl Ness
Jul 17, 20222 min read
Summer Scottish Shortbread
I love the combination of lemon and lavender. And, I love shortbread. This recipe combines a traditional buttery Scottish shortbread with...
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Sheryl Ness
May 1, 20223 min read
Risotto with Peas, Lemon, and Pistachios (Risi e Bisi con Limone e Pistacchi)
If you love risotto and you love peas and lemon, you are going to love this recipe. If you've never made risotto, this is the recipe to...
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Sheryl Ness
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Caramelized Citrus and Curd Cake
Happy spring everyone! I'm so ready to welcome in warm weather, green grass, and early spring flowers this year. I was dreaming about...
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Sheryl Ness
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Madeleines
Happy 2022 everyone! Vincenzo and I wish you love and happiness in the coming year. One of the many ways I show love for others is by...
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Sheryl Ness
Nov 27, 20213 min read
Torta di Mele - Tuscan Apple Cake
Try this recipe for a beautiful Torta de Mele - Tuscan Apple Cake
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Sheryl Ness
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Fig, Fontina, and Walnut Focaccia
A few weeks ago, I was in the kitchen with my friend Nancy making fig jam. The purple Mission figs that arrive in Minnesota from...
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Sheryl Ness
Oct 8, 20213 min read
Rosettes - A Beautiful Baked Pasta
Vincenzo has been making pasta rosettes for many of our recent cooking events, and everyone has asked for the recipe, so here it is! This...
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Sheryl Ness
Sep 26, 20213 min read
Schiacciata d'Uva (Harvest Grape Focaccia)
I love the traditions around the time of the grape harvest in Tuscany. This special harvest grape focaccia is a really lovely treat to...
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Sheryl Ness
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Plum and Lavender Almond Cake
This is the time of year when the local farmer's markets are full of beautiful, fresh fruit. I often search for the lovely purple Italian...
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Sheryl Ness
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Coconut Granola (Muesli) - A daily tradition started in Tuscany
Lately I've been thinking a lot about how to take care of my body to keep it healthy as I grow older. During my years in Italy, I started...
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Sheryl Ness
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Citrus Shortbread with Sugared Herbs
I have been wanting to make shortbread with delicate dried herbs and flower petals forever. The base of the shortbread is similar to my...
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Sheryl Ness
Jul 5, 20213 min read
Pesto Genovese on a Warm Summer Day
One of the first things we did after getting settled in our new home was to plant an herb garden. We love using fresh herbs all summer...
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Sheryl Ness
Apr 24, 20213 min read
Limoncello Tiramisu: A Springtime Twist on the Classic Dessert
Spring is here in Minnesota and we are loving it! I thought I'd share this fun recipe that puts a twist on the classic tiramisu....
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Sheryl Ness
Mar 19, 20212 min read
Rustici with Pecorino Cheese, Pears, Pistachios, and Lemon
It's the first day of Spring and what a great time to make this lovely and easy appetizer. The combination of pecorino cheese, pistachios, a
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Sheryl Ness
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Rustic Italian Bread
If you love crusty Italian bread, you are going to adore this bread recipe! Vincenzo has been perfecting this for a few weeks now, and we...
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Sheryl Ness
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Fresh Pici Pasta with Aglione Sauce
Anytime I think of a classic Tuscan pasta, Pici is what immediately comes to my mind.
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Sheryl Ness
Jan 17, 20213 min read
Zuccotto
I've wanted to make this dessert for so long. I remember enjoying this dessert the last time we visited Cortona in 2019. It was a lovely...
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Sheryl Ness
Jan 3, 20212 min read
Gnocchi alla Romana
This weekend, Vincenzo made a special type of gnocchi that is historically from Rome. I've been curious about this recipe for a while...
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