Let's toast to spring flowers and homemade limoncello!
We probably still have some cold days ahead of us here in the Midwest, but this month is all about citrus and flowers in my kitchen. Bright flavors, fragrant aromas, and sunshine peeking through the windows… Spring is finally in the air!
Let’s get started with this month's recipes!
Limoncello Margarita
This frosty limoncello cocktail recipe is perfect for celebrations—you might want to tuck this one away for Cinco de Mayo! This one adds a taste (literally) of my Italian heritage in the form of a wonderful family recipe: Erik and Tracy’s Homemade Limoncello.
Homemade Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe with Homemade Candied Lemon Peel
Swapping traditional tiramisu for a limoncello version might be a bold move, but this dish truly won everyone over. My father-in-law Joe even told me he liked it better than traditional tiramisu. You might too—I won’t blame you for sneaking a taste of that limoncello mascarpone cream.
Limoncello Lavender Shortbread Squares
This limoncello lavender shortbread squares recipe is one of my favorite springtime treats. The first time I made them, I thought I’d just sneak a little taste before bringing them out to my guests… but I ended up eating a whole limoncello lavender shortbread square right there in the kitchen.
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Hi, I'm Mary DiSomma.
I’ve been baking them since I was a little girl. In fact, my Italian-American grandmother, mother, and aunts taught me everything I know. They were my "cooking school." In the kitchens of the women in my family, I inherited the tips and tricks of the generations. I continue cooking and baking their recipes to this day. In fact, I still make over 7,000 cookies every year just to give away to family and friends during the holidays!
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