Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Galette: Tastes of Montmartre | Moulin De La Galette

By maria October 25, 2012Art, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Moulin de la Galette by Renoir Text: copyright 2012 t Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Montmartre..a town in France inhabited by one of the most famous Impressionists-Renoir..he was particularly taken…

A Day in the Mountains of Saint Anatolia

By maria September 30, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

A visit to Sant'Anatoli in the mountains is a breathtaking experience for the eyes

Pappardelle Pasta Al Ceci | Poetry for the Stomach

By maria September 19, 2012Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Enchant, stay beautiful and graceful, but do this, eat well. Bring the same consideration to the preparation of your food as you devote to your appearance. Let your dinner be…

Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers

By maria August 20, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Yesterday felt like a Turnover kind of day..the ones that are filled with fresh ricotta and dark chocolate..a pinch of hot red pepper, cinnamon and sugar…a great supper for a…

Cook With Maria Contest | Win The Basic Art of Pasta

By maria July 9, 2012Contests and Giveaways, Cook With Maria ContestNo Comments

Do you love to cook? Are you up to the Challenge? The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm is giving subscribers the chance to Cook With Maria…

Beyond the Pasta | Italy in the Eyes of a Stranger

By maria July 5, 2012Book Reviews, Culinary Art, Italian Culture, Italy3 Comments

Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro What is Italy? It differs for everyone just like anything else in the world. Every place you go has different sides to it. We can't see…

Crostata di Frutta | Three Summer Friends: Crostata, Bavarese, Panna Cotta..Yum!

By maria June 26, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick Summer is here! The longest day of the year came and went and no we can really say that summer is upon us! Gardens and flowers…

Thank You For Attending | Celebrity Chef Dinner at Davio's

By maria June 19, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Events & AppearancesNo Comments

Thanks so much to everyone that came to Davio’s restaurant last night and enjoyed a Christmas Eve in June (sort of multi-course )meal. recipes were derived from The Basic Art…

Spaghetti Infuocati (Spaghetti on Fire) | Ricotta Recipes

By maria April 26, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italy, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

How to Make The Feast of the Seven Fishes |Tips From An Italian Chef

By maria December 8, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking TIps, Holidays, How To'sNo Comments

Christmas Memories of Rome & Mushroom Tarts

By maria November 29, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, Holidays, RecipesNo Comments

To Celebrate the Holidays I will be posting excerpts from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and was…

A Buttery Sbrisolana Torta from Mantova | Not Without Food or Love

By maria November 26, 2011La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Free Holiday Mini Cookbook | Happy Thanksgiving, Subscribers

By maria November 22, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Contests and Giveaways, HolidaysNo Comments

Another Thanksgiving , another day to give thanks and remember the simple things that we probably take for granted.. ..if you can celebrate the Holiday in anyway then you should…

Fantastic Fungi… Thanksgiving in the Mountains of Abruzzo

By maria November 20, 2011Appetizer Recipes, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Thanksgiving in Tuscany..Siena.. Thanksgiving Dessert

By maria November 11, 2011Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

I have been receiving requests from the media asking for recipes that are unique for Thanksgiving dinner. This dessert that comes form Siena, Italy, is an interesting cross between a…

A Pumpkin Torta, Giotto, and A Little Devil in the Clouds

By maria November 6, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati “Take pleasure in your dreams, relish your principles and drape your purest feelings on the heart of a precious lover” Giotto A beautiful quote…

Cranberry Sorbetto | Colors of the Season

By maria October 29, 2011Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati(except sorbet photo) Cranberries are here..and these health filled beautiful red berries can be used in so many ways.... to dress up a meal,…

Healthy Nutella Substitute & Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

By maria September 27, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), RecipesNo Comments

The Apple Butter Contraband Controversy

By maria September 22, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), RecipesNo Comments

Picasso, Paella, and a Tube of Tomato Paste | How To Make Paella Classica allo Picasso

By maria September 17, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), RecipesNo Comments

I have discovered a magic flavor in a tube..no its’ not toothpaste..it’s tomato concentrate. Imagine a concentrated flavor of a sweet fruit (tomatoes are classified as a fruit)..the flavor is…

Summer Lemon Torta | Recipes from Sorrento, Italy

By maria August 24, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Food Facts, History of Foods, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Lemons have been used in many ways throughout history. During the European Renaissance, the fashionable ladies used lemons as a way to make their lips red and pronounced. In the…

Culinary Cruise to Sicily | Luscious Sicilian Biancomangiare Recipe

By maria August 2, 2011Events & Appearances, Italy, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, RecipesNo Comments

It was so nice to meet all of those that came out to my appearance at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City Gourmet Food & Wine Show this past weekend..so excited…

America's Biggest Italian Festival | My Time at Festa Italiana

By maria July 28, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Events & Appearances1 Comment

At WTMJ Studios Milwaukee Wisconsin At WTMJ TV Studios, Milwaukee with Marie Lieber, in charge of Cucina Showcase and my right hand assistant while at Festa, she was responsible…

Night at the La Scala Ballet | Jewels Paired with Moscato D'Asti

By maria July 19, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Wine10 Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic emeralds, flashy rubies and elegant diamonds sparkled in the light on the stage of the Teatro Alla Scala during…

Fiori di Fuoco Fireworks Championship in Italy and a Colorful Panforte to Match

By maria July 18, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Food Facts, History of Foods, Holidays, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Although Fourth of July has passed and all of the celebratory fireworks displays and festivities have ended, the fireworks in Italy are just about to begin. Through…

Frittata con Mentuccia | Frittata, Fresh Mint, and a Day at the Beach

By maria July 12, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Frittata, Italian Culture, RecipesNo Comments

Spaghetti al Fresco Riviera | Memories Along the Riviera & the Royal Wedding of Monaco

By maria July 9, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

4 Best Italian Eateries in the Midwest | Traveling to Festa Italiana

By maria July 9, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Restaurant Recommendations, TravelNo Comments

Blueberry Cream Frost a Frosty Coffee Drink

By maria June 26, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Drink Recipes, Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

A Country House and A Special Present | Happy Father's Day Memories

By maria June 19, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, HolidaysNo Comments

A Happy Father’s Day to all Father’s and a special one to my Father. A story from my The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions book is…