Baking

Baking, Italian, Main, Pizza, Vegetarian

Old-Fashioned Sicilian Tomato Pie

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Old-fashioned tomato pie is totally a thing in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Pizza shops and bakeries all over the region have their own versions. This one uses fresh plum tomatoes in the sauce. So I’m definitely making this on heavy rotation when it’s peak Jersey tomato season. This dough comes […]

Baking, Desserts

Cookie Time

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A cookie makes the moment so much better. And if you make these Chocolate Thumbprints, you will have many happy times. The recipe comes from Martha Stewart Cookies cookbook. The cookie merges simple shortbread with a dark chocolate filling. The rich chocolate melts into the tender shortbread. It’s a glorious […]

American, Baking, Desserts, Pie

Key Lime Pie

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So, can we talk Key Lime Pie? It is so cool and refreshing. Quite heavenly, actually. And this comes from a gal who believes dessert equates to chocolate. I must admit my limes are not of the key variety. There are rare instances when I can find key limes in […]

Baking, Breakfast, Desserts

A Little Sweet Treat

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Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are so simple to make. You need no fancy equipment just a couple of bowls and a whisk. These are delish to make for breakfast or a mid day treat. My family loves them. You can easily double this recipe if you need more than eight, but […]

Baking, Italian, Main

Pizza Night

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 Homemade pizza night is popular at my house. You gotta have a classic in your bag of tricks such as Margherita style. Just some mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. This is as fresh and pure as it gets. My tips for making Margherita pizza are as follows: Remember to […]