Italian lunch/12 recipes

The following is an outstanding recipe for Focaccia from Red Star yeast. The first time I made it, I served it with steaming bowls of seasoned pinto beans and it was great. Enjoy.

They go fast.

To use up an abundance of garden zucchini, try these wholesome soft-textured cookies. They are very flavorful and easy to make. I like to make cookies and put them in the freezer, they thaw quickly for unexpected guests.

Mascarpone is available at some Italian specialty food stores and some gourmet food stores.

A delicious dessert made with chocolate chips and peanut butter.