Michael Tosatto

Olive Oil Cake

I came across this recipe in the September 2009 Bon Appetit and thought it looked like a winner. The cake is better the next day, so once it has cooled completely, wrap in foil and store at room temperature. Olive Oil Cake 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder ThisContinue reading “Olive Oil Cake”

Baked Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli Rabe

This wonderful recipe comes from NYT Cooking. It’s simple to prepare and the clean-up is easy since you only use your pasta pan and baking dish to mix, cook and bake in. My version is a little different from the Times, but the end product is so good. INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cutContinue reading “Baked Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli Rabe”

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Lasagna Soup

When I first heard about this soup, I was a bit skeptical. I grew up eating my mother’s specialty, which was her amazing lasagna. So the thought of a soup tasting like lasagna seemed a long shot to me. Plus, using gluten free pasta in soups can be a bit tricky since they tend toContinue reading “Instant Pot Gluten-Free Lasagna Soup”

My Artwork

I have been doing some abstract art and currently have lots of work. I use pencil, ink, alcohol ink and acrylic paints to create. It’s all actually doodles that sometimes turn into some fun art pieces. Recently, I have started uploading some of the art to Threadless.com and they turn the art into pillows, showerContinue reading “My Artwork”

Gluten-Free Ricotta Cake

I came across this recipe in the May 2017 edition of ITALIA! magazine. It’s simple to make and and tastes great too. I prefer to eat it at room temperature, but it can be served cold. I ended up beating my egg whites by hand because I used my Kitchenaid stand mixer for the cheese mixture, soContinue reading “Gluten-Free Ricotta Cake”

Gluten-Free Instant Pot Lasagna

If you haven’t joined the Instant Pot bandwagon, it’s time to hop aboard. Not every recipe is a time saver, but you can do so much with it. I’ve prepared many lasagnas over the years and this is now my favorite way. When you are cooking for two, you get two good meals and less headache andContinue reading “Gluten-Free Instant Pot Lasagna”