Italian Anise Cookies

These anisette cookies will have all your guests swooning. These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering! Duration: Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Cuisine: Italian Servings: 72 cookies Calories: 63cal Ingredients Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. anise extract can use vanilla […]

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Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe

This Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (soup) is a warm and satisfying soup that will feed your soul and tummy! A classic soup made with- small pasta, beans, pancetta and simple veggies in a delicious broth, making this soup the perfect comfort meal. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 6 oz. pancetta diced (or bacon, […]

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Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

Super moist, this is the perfect cake to entertain with. Duration: Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Resting Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 16 servings Calories: 306kcal Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened (1 ½ sticks) 1 ½ cups sugar 15 ounces whole milk ricotta 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large lemon, zested and juiced 1 ½ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup Candied Lemon Peel like Paradise Lemon Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice add more or […]

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Arancini (Italian Fried Risotto)

Arancini are a traditional Sicilian street food that get their name from their golden hue: Arancini means  little oranges. Risotto is formed into balls, encrusted in breadcrumbs, stuffed with a filling, and fried until crispy. For The Risotto: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ cups Arborio rice 1 teaspoon fine salt ⅛ teaspoon finely ground […]

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Perfect Chocolate Chaffle

Perfect Chocolate Waffles are easy to make at home in about 30 minutes!  These waffles are crisp on the outside, with a tender and rich chocolate inside! Duration: Prep Time: 10  minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes  Total Time: 30 minutes  Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda […]

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Protein Granola Bars (4 Ingredients!)

These protein granola bars are a thick, chewy, and satisfying no bake snack that packs in over 20 grams of protein! Made with just 4 ingredients, they are naturally sweetened and easily customizable! Duration: Prep Time: 2 minutes  Cook Time: 5 minutes  Total Time: 7 minutes  Servings: 16 bars Calories: 147kcal Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup protein powder * […]

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Lemon Raspberry Protein Muffins

Flourless Lemon Raspberry Protein Muffins with 9 grams of protein per muffin! These berry bursting sugar free muffins are the perfect quick breakfast or post workout snack! Duration: Prep Time: 5  Cook Time: 29 Total Time: 34 minutes Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (plant based – I use Burt’s Bee it’s my favorite brand) 1/2 cup ground almond […]

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