Delaware Girl Eats

Grandmother’s Italian Biscotti Cookies (now with recipe)

Just the thing for dunking in hot coffee for breakfast, these anise-flavored Italian treats really hit the spot We all have at least one treasured family recipe that’s been handed down through generations and the source of many a family story. One of mine is my grandmother Amalia Branciaroli’s Italian biscotti cookies. As a kid, my family lived a few states away from her home, so when we visited it was a great treat to descend on her stocked-up cookie jar and devour these crumbly treats. In fact, it was my habit to set the alarm for early o’clock and... Read more →

Asparagus Risotto with Tomatoes and Sausage

What better way to take advantage of spring produce than asparagus risotto. I’ve been cooking a great deal lately to pass the seemingly endless amount of time trapped at home without being able to go out. In the past I grocery-shopped for entertainment as well as sustenance but these days it’s seldom and totally about necessity. Luckily the few trips I’ve made to a local farm market instead of a grocery store have yielded great produce and other ingredients to supplement my well-stocked freezer and pantry. Having limited choices also has provided the added benefit of focusing on seasonal ingredients... Read more →