Source: Adapted from Mercury News 2004 Dutch baby pancake When I found this recipe in the newspaper, I thought I’d give it a try. Eight years later, it’s still used by us-in addition, my mom …

Source:  Mom, cir. about 1980! Oven Roasted Herb Chicken Deep Italian roots are attached to this dish. Every Italian household loves chicken. We love to stew it, fry it, or roast it. Such a delicious …

Source:  Mom; cir. 1980’s pasta fresca Home-made pasta has been in my life since as long as I can remember.  My fondest memories are when my Nonni would make home-made pasta for a holiday as …

Open Face Cheese and Ham Melt My husband’s family brings this simple delight to the table.  This is a simple, open faced sandwich which is cooked with the idea of using the left-over fondue cheese …

Since we had two Thanksgiving celebration’s this year, I had 2 different menu options.  I’m not sure why so much fear has been instilled in us upon cooking a turkey, but I think it’s important …

Source: Vintage:  Our friend’s father-“Ferdi” (Master Baker/Owner in Switzerland) cir.  1960’s Latschi a la Ferdi This was a great recipe to work with. The dough is very soft and pliable, and the outcome is just …

Source:  Opa Guido; cir. 1970’s Ground meat and elbow pasta It’s funny how you form associations with food to people.  This is definitely the case with this recipe.  It was first made by my father-in-law, …

Source: Family Beerli;  cir. 1970’s Cheese Fondue The Swiss popularized this dish and made it a national dish in the 1930’s by the Swiss Cheese Union. In the 50’s, Fondue hit north America and by …

Source:  Giovanni, about 1970’s. Fried Rice Balls My Italian friend from the central part of Italy told me about this recipe. He said it’s very common for the “mama’s” to make a second dish with …