Delaware Girl Eats

Enjoy Parrozzo d'Abruzzo for a Delicious and Authentic Italian Dessert

Here on the last day of January, there's still just enough time to squeeze in making an Italian dessert traditionally prepared for the holidays but enjoyed year round -- Parrozzo d'Abruzzo. This chocolate glazed, citrus flavored, dome-shaped almond cake is typically Italian in that it's denser than cakes normally are in the US and is not overly sweet. It offers a delicious conclusion to a winter meal or can be a lovely snack to be devoured in front of a warm fire. I chose this dessert as a fitting start to the new year because it's the first dish I've... Read more →

Lasagna Rollups Inspired by” Midnight Chicken” for Cook the Books

Lasagna rollups offer an easy to serve dinner and make for comforting winter treats Just when you least expect it, Winter throws you a curve ball. After weeks of spring-like temperatures here in Delaware, suddenly temperatures plummeted last week and it snowed twice in five days. While the snowflakes were lovely to watch floating down, the shoveling aftermath was not fun. Plus, Delaware rarely sees any appreciable snow so many folks were unprepared for the drill. Luckily, I was raised in Northeast Ohio where it snows all winter long, so I was able to fall back on long habits to... Read more →