No Superbowl party, or festive Tuscan meal, would be complete without Crostini di Fegatini di Pollo a.k.a. Chicken Liver Crostini.

Still unsure of making your own truffles? Here are five simple steps, complete with photos, to make it easier to make your own.Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, ... Read More

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Instead of buying sweets for your sweet, how about making your own homemade Truffles. Learn all about these opulent orbs of chocolate in ... Read More

For the last couple of weeks you've seen many recipe ideas for your Superbowl event. I hope you've gotten some great ideas for appetizers and sweets. Review all of the ... Read More

The manly guys just love these cookies. Check-out this recipe for Peanut Butter Cereal Bars. Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange Here is a simple recipe for some fantastic Grilled Potato Chips. Serve ... Read More

You can never have too many different dips. Try this low carb recipe for Four Red Pepper Dip. This creamy dip combines sweet, piquant, spicy, and smoky pepper flavors. ... Read More

You don't need a fork or a plate. You'll only need a napkin if you're messy. Serve a Bar Cookie at your football party. My favorite Bar Cookie is a ... Read More

Combine meatballs made of sausage with a tangy sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, and a few other ingredients and you get Glazed Sausage Bites.

Looking for a different Super Bowl snack? My husband has requested that I put some peanuts the crockpot early in the day to make Boiled Peanuts for he and his ... Read More

What can be better than a sweet and salty snack? How about a sweet, salty and spicy treat like Five-Spice Peanuts.

Last weekend we hosted our a local supper club. The theme was Italian. My husband made his famous 3-inch tall lasagna. For the dessert course one of the other couples ... Read More

You've eaten and liked the store-bought ones, but homemade Sugared Pecans are so much better.

Pound Cakes are dense cakes that can be made dozens of different ways and used in several kinds of desserts. Read all about these Versatile Desserts.Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, ... Read More

Pork and Mango Skewers are wonderful little kebabs made with marinated pork tenderloin.

There are only 5 ingredients in this from-scratch cake recipe from my dear friend Lil. Don't miss-out by not reading this recipe. Lil has included her secret for success in ... Read More

Grilled Meatball Kebabs are great by themselves or as a filling for a meatball sub. If using these kebabs as a filling, just add some provolone cheese and marinara sauce, ... Read More

Read this feature to learn about my love for all things Greek. You, too, can enjoy some Glykismata (pastries) like Kataife (kah-tah-EE-fee), Loukoumades (loo-koo-MAH-thes) and Amygdalopita (ah-mag-dah-lo-PETA) (just to ... Read More

Try these Low Fat recipes for Mango Black Bean Salsa paired with Baked Tortilla Chips.

This delicious Greek pastry is made with honey, sugar and nuts in between layers of phyllio dough. Yes, anyone can make Baklava with this recipe. Photo © 2006 Carroll Pellegrinelli, ... Read More

The "drumette" part of the chicken wing is used in this recipe for Sucettes de Volaille a.k.a. Chicken Lollipops.

A few years ago, we went to visit Louie (one of my husband's Greek cousins) and his family. Each time they have company, he makes Galaktobouriko for their guests. ... Read More

The texture is a bit different from a traditional muffin, but I think you'll enjoy these lowfat Applesauce Bran Muffins. I really like the "nutty" flavor.

You need to take a dessert to a function. You don't want to make a new dessert, because you've got some perfectly fantastic leftover desserts. Check-out this quick tip for ... Read More

It's the same old story year after year. Today alone I've been told by 4 different people that they've already started on their diets. Each year more people are discovering ... Read More

Here are just some of the changes I want to make this year. Please check-out my list of New Year's Resolutions for Baking and Dessert Making maybe you'll find some ... Read More