Dante Parker

5 days ago | parade.com | Dante Parker

For many of us, hearing the words hot cross buns brings back memories of grade school music class and the simple recorder tune of the same name. But beyond the catchy song lies a rich Easter holiday tradition. In my Catholic household, hot cross buns weren’t just a nostalgic pastry. They were part of our Good Friday ritual.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Dante Parker

For many of us, hearing the words hot cross buns brings back memories of grade school music class and the simple recorder tune of the same name. But beyond the catchy song lies a rich Easter holiday tradition. In my Catholic household, hot cross buns weren’t just a nostalgic pastry. They were part of our Good Friday ritual.

1 week ago | parade.com | Dante Parker

One of the best parts of my first home was the backyard that was lined with lemon trees that overflowed with fruit every spring. I would gather baskets full and use the juice for all my favorite lemony treats—fresh lemonade, iced pound cake, and best of all, zesty and bright lemon bars. There was something about those homemade lemon bars that felt perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Since then, I’ve upgraded my living space, but that meant that I had to say goodbye to my lemon trees.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dante Parker

One of the best parts of my first home was the backyard that was lined with lemon trees that overflowed with fruit every spring. I would gather baskets full and use the juice for all my favorite lemony treats—fresh lemonade, iced pound cake, and best of all, zesty and bright lemon bars. There was something about those homemade lemon bars that felt perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Since then, I’ve upgraded my living space, but that meant that I had to say goodbye to my lemon trees.

3 weeks ago | parade.com | Dante Parker

Every now and then, I stumble upon a recipe that’s so simple yet so incredible, I wonder where it’s been all my life. That’s exactly how I felt when I tried @The_PastaQueen’s Lemon Ricotta Pasta Delight. If you’re not already familiar with Nadia Caterina Munno, she’s a television star, a New York Times best-selling author and an absolute pasta icon. A little backstory: Munno grew up in southern Italy, just 20 minutes from the Amalfi Coast (which, by the way, is stunning outside of winter).