Cuccidati

Cuccidati

Christmas, Desserts

Cuccidati These are the greatest fig cookies ever.  My mother-in-law Frances taught me how to make them.  They take some time but they are great.  When Frances couldn’t make them anymore, I made sure she had her Christmas supply.  I brought her some when she was in...

Stuffed Artichokes

Appetizers & Snacks, Christmas

Stuffed Artichokes This is another Christmas Eve must.  Mymother-in-law often made these.  They are wonderful.  Artichokes can be pricey during the holidays, but well worth it if you’re only making 2 or 3. I make these ahead and freeze them, then cook later. They are...
Rice Balls

Rice Balls

Appetizers & Snacks, Christmas, Main Dishes

Rice Balls This is going to be easy.  This is a must for Christmas Eve.  My mother-in-law Frances made these every year for the family dinner and no one could eat just one.  You can make these ahead of time, as I do, freeze them, and just before frying coat with bread...
Italian Sesame Cookies

Italian Sesame Cookies

Christmas, Desserts

Italian Sesame Cookies Mary loves calling these “old lady cookies”.  No nuts, no chocolate and not much else.  I won’t tell her but in about ten years, she’s gonna love’ em.  They are great, keep forever and just the thing you need to dunk in tea or whatever. Mary, I...