Bella’s Blizzard Cookies
Healthy Cookies? Are you sure? Well if you are using whole wheat pastry & rye flours they have to be healthy right? There may be a few chocolate chips and some Kahlua…. In all honesty if you have… Read More
Bella’s Mozzarella in Carrozza
Mozzarella in Carrozza….the adult grilled cheese sandwich. I really love the texture the brioche bread gives to this sandwich. Serve this grilled cheese with your favorite soup, like the roasted tomato above. Or serve as an appetizer with… Read More
Bella’s Panzanella Salad
Panzanella who does not love Italian’s, and their ability to never waste a thing? One huge thing I have learned from Italians is never to waste. This one important lesson made me a chef and also made my… Read More
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta, pure heaven if it is made correctly. I find it difficult to find great panna cotta in the states. One of my travels in Italy I had the great pleasure of such an amazing experience with… Read More
Instant Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon Pasta….. need I say more? I love lemon pasta, chicken, cheesecake you name it. This is a super easy pasta dish prepared in the instant pot. I think you will love it.
Instant Risotto Milanese
Risotto the perfect comfort food. Well at least in my book. If you are going to be watching Stanley Tucci in “Searching For Italy” episode in Milan, my suggestion is Osso Buco with Risotto alla Milanese. The times… Read More
Creme Caramel – Instant Pot
Creme Caramel, Flan or in Italy Fiordilatte….. basically a delicious custard with caramel. In my research for recipe ideas for a Sunday dinner I am doing from the Bologna region I ran across the Fiordilatte and it seemed… Read More
Instant Pot 101
For all of you who have Instant Pots or for those of you thinking of purchasing one. The control panel can seem overwhelming, and each new model is like a new smart phone with new features and buttons…. Read More
Bella’s Instant Spanish Paella
Yes it is crazy to think that you can prepare Spanish style paella in your electric pressure cooker. So all of you who have an Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot you may want to give this recipe a… Read More
Bella’s Instant Spaghetti Squash
When you are watching your carbs or wanting an alternative to pasta, I love the spaghetti squash. This one has chicken meatballs, but you could easily create an all vegetable version. The spaghetti squash can be cut in… Read More