Recipes

Pasta With Fresh Tomatoes & Basil

NOTE:  This dish is so delightful in the summer when fresh basil and fresh tomatoes are available.  It only takes the time to boil the pasta, and everything else just falls into place. It is so good, one could easily become addicted. 

Mr. Peppers Rises High

Mr. Peppers, as many of you know by now, will be 2 years old on February 7 of this year. We plan to have a birthday party for him with his favorite food which is anything I am cooking at the time. Since he loves…

Cream of Coconut Cake

NOTE:   This cake is very moist and luscious and has the similarity of pudding cake. Topped with whipped topping and soft grated coconut, the flavor of cream and coconut is enjoyed from top to bottom.  

Rosalie’s Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake

NOTE:   This cake is not only beautiful, but it is truly the best carrot cake I have ever served. You will love the moistness pared with cream cheese frosting topped with coconut.  

Italian Beef Soup with Meatballs

NOTE: My mother, Ann Fiorino, would make this soup during the winter months.  We always looked forward to dipping her homemade Italian bread into the hot broth.  Instead of stew meat, I have changed this up a bit and used a baked chuck roast in…

Sweet Southern Cornbread

NOTE: This sweet cornbread is indescribably delicious. It has a wonderful moist texture with a satin crunchy feel. The day I made this, I did not have half-and-half, so I used heavy whipping cream. It was so moist, with a cake-like texture. Serve warm with…

Italian Split Pea Soup

NOTE:  It took family members to remember this wonderful soup made by my mother, Ann Fiorino.  It is a hearty delicious soup that warms the heart and soul.  I hope you love this soup as much as our family.