French Onion Beef Sliders
This recipe was developed based on my craving for French Onion Soup. We were having friends for an outdoor movie night and decided to have a variety of appetizers. I used a beef rump roast, trimmed any extra… Read More
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Italian Five Cheese Dip
Well this turned out to be a hit. I need to come up with an appetizer quickly and this was basically created by what was available in my pizza refrigerator. Shopping List: 16 ounce whole milk ricotta 16… Read More
Air Fryer Chicken Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca means “jump in your mouth” so the flavors of the chicken saltimbocca which include prosciutto and sage create a burst of flavor in your mouth. I have prepared saltimbocca with, chicken, turkey, pork and veal. All are… Read More
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes
If you have never tried chocolate and quinoa together, I am telling you that you must! You will not be sorry. These are really great if you have friends and family who are gluten free, dairy free, and… Read More
Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Caramel Bars
I don’t know if you all remember the salted caramel bars that we would serve at Bella with a cup of espresso or cappuccino. One of my favorites for sure. I love caramel and I love chocolate. Sometimes… Read More
Tuscan Apple Torta
This is my spin on a Tuscan Apple Torta. I prepared this cake two different ways. The first time I doubled the recipe and baked in a traditional oven in a 10 inch springform. I served the Apple… Read More
Bella Tiramisu
This is my twist on tiramisu. Over the last 20 years I have made several different versions and recipes of tiramisu. I will have to tell you this is my favorite. What I feel is my secret ingredient… Read More
Spaghetti Squash Instant Pot
I love the Instant Pot for cooking veggies. The spaghetti squash cooks so quickly and perfectly. Seven minutes. As simple as cutting the squash in half, with a large spoon remove the seeds. Place 1 1/4 cups of… Read More
Osso Buco Instant Pot
OK normally I am a purist about certain things, especially with cooking. I recently just braised veal shanks for a private event, ten veal shanks. The old fashioned way, low and slow in the oven, braising for three… Read More
Pumpkin Cheesecake Instant Pot
Who would have ever thought that you could bake the most delicious cheesecake in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Not me, I was a huge skeptic. But I will have to tell you that I have been baking… Read More