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two Bellini drinks with white peaches

Peach Bellini Recipe (Just Like Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy)

July 30, 2022

This peach Bellini recipe is all you need for a fabulous summer drink! Can’t get to Harry’s Bar in Venice where Bellinis were created? You can make the authentic peach and Prosecco drink yourself with this simple 2 ingredient recipe! Not all Bellini Recipes are Created Equal I can guarantee not everyone sharing Bellini recipes online have all been to Harry’s Bar in Venice to try one. However, I have and I can tell you, it’s a beautifully simple and refreshing peach cocktail! Recently, my friend, Cynthia from What a Girl Eats also visited Harry’s Bar in Venice and had…

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overhead view of strawberry dessert

Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious, and Gluten Free!)

July 24, 2022

Is it a strawberry dessert you’re looking for? Well, look no further as this is one of the best strawberry laden treats you’ll ever have. It’s always the first to disappear when it’s served with other desserts! Strawberry desserts are a quintessential part of summer, so I hope you enjoy this sweet treat while strawberries…

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sgroppino in a martini glass

Sgroppino, a Refreshing Italian Lemon Cocktail (Dessert)

July 20, 2022

Sgroppino is an incredibly refreshing lemon cocktail and/or dessert which was created in Venice. It will quickly become one of your favorite summer drinks! If you’ve never heard of a sgroppino, that’s okay, just do yourself a favor and try one, ASAP! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You only need three…

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Gnocchi Gorgonzola (Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola)

July 9, 2022

Gnocchi gorgonzola will surprise you if you think you don’t like gorgonzola/blue cheese! It’s a simple, creamy three ingredient dish that is ready in minutes and tastes incredibly delicious! If the photos don’t look very good to you, please don’t judge this dish on the pictures alone. I can assure you, gnocchi alla gorgonzola is…

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sultana or raisin scones

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chocolate biscuit cake and mug of tea

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blood orange cake in bundt style

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serving of unstuffed cabbage rolls

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls (Baked Cabbage Casserole Recipe)

Rhubarb bread pudding with orange custard

Rhubarb Bread Pudding with Orange Custard

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Meet Christina

A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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two Bellini drinks with white peaches

Peach Bellini Recipe (Just Like Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy)

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Gorgonzola Sauce (Cream Sauce for Gnocchi, Pasta, Steak, Vegetables and More)

strawberry rhubarb filling in a square pan

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Filling (2 Ways: No-Cook and Easy 5 Minute Cooked Recipe)

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