Maryana Lucia Vestic

This Limoncello Tiramisu is a fresh take on a sweet Italian classic. Layers of lemony mascarpone and limoncello-soaked ladyfingers stand in for the traditional coffee and cocoa. Infuse one of Italy’s most treasured desserts with the brightness only lemon (and limoncello) could offer.
Limoncello Tiramisu looks and tastes like sunshine as a no-bake recipe with quick preparation. It’s all thanks to an egg custard zabaglione inspired by Lidia Bastianich which is used instead of lemon curd.
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There’s almost no end to the fun and creative gifts you can give someone who loves to cook!
Our guide to 35 creative gifts for people who like to cook covers all the bases. Basics like a farmhouse skillet and “fiddle” bread knife will complete anyone’s kitchen. Or you can help them venture into a new culinary sphere with a sushi making kit, pasta art kit, or a dumpling maker.
#1 Meat Lovers Unite – Maple Wood Carving Board
Maple Wood Carving Board with Spikes
Those who love presenting a roast...

A traditional Dutch oven is a heavy enameled cast iron or ceramic pot with a lid, a flat bottom, and a round or oval shape. Dutch ovens can be used on the stovetop or in the oven. Since they retain heat and moisture so well, they cook stews, chilis, and baked goods from all directions, yielding quick and even results.
If your Dutch oven has seen better days or you don’t have a Dutch oven on hand, don’t stress. Many Dutch oven substitutes include cookware like pots, pans, and kitchen appliance...

St. Patrick's Day is filled with everything green — from green beer and shamrock shakes to "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" T-shirts. We typically like to prepare a dinner of corned beef and cabbage, but did you know Irish immigrants originally bought meat from kosher butchers? So what we call corned beef is actually a Jewish tradition and very different from Irish meat dishes.
How are you to know what's authentically Irish these days? After all, you can even find "Irish nachos" in a pub, but they're mos...

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The shared love of food is a bond to take seriously! Whether you are hoping to surprise your partner with your chef skills this February 14th, or planning to spend some quality time cooking together, a romantic dinner in can be even more memorable than a fancy night out.
Here’s our chef-curated collection of Valentine’s Day recipes designed to impress. Th...

When St. Patrick's Day draws near, it's impossible to miss the color green — it's everywhere you look. Green appears on banners and T-shirts, and in many glasses of St. Paddy's Day beer. You can whip up green beer at home or decide to stay loyal to Guinness stout year after year. Isn't it time you found new ways of adding green to the most delicious St. Patrick's Day cocktails?
If you're at a loss over finding new cocktails that honor the color green, don't worry. With our list of 20 St. Patr...

Certain times of the year call for one very special ingredient — Bailey's Irish cream. In addition to its popularity around Christmas, Baileys is also front and center once St. Patrick's Day comes into view. From Irish cocktails to desserts, there's no denying how important Irish cream is. What do you do when you're out of Baileys and simply can't celebrate St. Paddy's Day without it?
While Baileys' flavors seem irreplaceable, it's possible to create a comparable Irish cream at home. You can ...

Whether you're Irish or wish you were, most of us love getting festive once a year in honor of St. Patrick's Day. You may call upon the most traditional Irish American dinner recipes, from corned beef and cabbage to mashed potatoes. Once you finish your St. Paddy's Day dinner and have had all the green beer you can drink, what's for dessert?
Take a deep dive with us into St. Patrick's Day desserts with everyone in mind. You might be on the lookout for authentic Irish desserts such as soda bre...

Before you can say winter blues, Valentine's Day arrives to add some love and romance to our lives. Some of us prefer cooking with our special someone at home over spending Valentine's Day out and about. The best part of Valentine's Day dinner at home is sharing an intimate dessert for two with someone you love.
Once you're set to celebrate Cupid's big day at home, you might still need help finding the perfect dessert. While plenty of decadent Valentine's Day desserts are out there, not as ma...

Red wine is an essential ingredient that adds a burst of warmth to many recipes. It's an important aspect of building flavor in beef stews, tomato sauces, or poached pears for dessert. You may not always have a bottle of Cabernet lying around, especially if you're not a wine drinker. If you've gathered and measured your ingredients only to discover you're out of red wine, what's next? Do you throw everything away and order pizza instead? Lucky for you, you don't have to (unless you really wan...

This Valentine's Day, you may decide to avoid winter weather and big crowds by making dinner for two at home. It's a low-key way to honor Cupid's holiday while steering clear of the stress that goes along with eating out. Few experiences say "Be My Valentine" like a home-cooked meal made with love and care. A homemade meal offers you more time to focus on your special someone, which is what Valentine's Day is all about!
The only worry you might still have is what you're going to make your Val...

Once New Year's celebrations fade away, we all try our best to avoid having too many cocktails in January. By February, chances are we're craving something festive to celebrate Cupid on Valentine's Day. This may mean something sweet, extra chocolatey or exotic in color or taste. So how can you wow significant others, friends or yourself when it comes time for tempting Valentine's Day cocktails?
You'll find answers to this question right here, as we're sharing some of the best recipes for uniq...

Valentine's Day is traditionally an excuse to indulge in chocolate in all its forms. So it may seem obvious to keep the practice going with cocktails that celebrate the awesome power of chocolate. Once you decide to pair chocolatey cocktails with your decadent dessert, how do you find something that stands out?
If you're sick of run-of-the-mill chocolate martinis or mudslides, we've got a surprise for you. There are many new and exciting ways to spice up your love life this Valentine's Day wi...

If there's one piece of kitchenware we love most, it's a cast iron skillet. In addition to avoiding harmful chemical seepage, cast iron heats more evenly than other cookware. Cast iron's versatility is its true gift — you can make one-skillet meals, finish a steak in the oven, or bake a skillet dessert. They even work over an open fire when you want to cook supper under the stars.
Despite the advantages of cast iron skillets, they also have a downside. The process of cleaning, seasoning, and ...

Who among us can resist adding freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of delicious Italian favorites? From pasta and pizza to Caesar salad, Parmesan adds additional flavor (plus it's so fun to grate the cheese over a dish). Parmesan is a hard cheese with a sharp, salty taste we all recognize. When you're looking for a cheaper alternative, the answer isn't very clear. What is often called "parmesan cheese" is sometimes completely artificial or previously grated cheese mixed with fillers.
If you...