Who made the first bread ? When? Where? In order to answer this question one would have to back in time to the discovery of fire when man learnt how to cook food which, if you think about it, made him human. Yeast has been around since prehistoric times. Airborne yeasts have always there. Any […]
Quick Navigation Gorgonzola Gnocchi Sauce RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Creamy yellow Gorgonzola, abundantly veined with a blue green mold, can also be produced as an unaged paler, creamier version. Traditionally the cheese is made with raw cow’s milk and even sheep’s milk cheese varieties are available today. It’s been made outside Milano since the eighth century, when it was hung in huge […]
Quick Navigation TARALLI HISTORY AND ORIGINTARALLI PREPARATION Taralli Pugliesi RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutrition There is no certainty about the origin of the word “Tarallo”, indeed there is considerable disagreement about where the word came from. The origins are inspired by different languages and the most accredited suggestions are the four listed below: – from the Greek daratos, a […]
The Pastiera is the emblematic and legendary traditional Neapolitan Easter pie. Made with traditional ingredients like, ricotta, cooked wheat and orange blossom water, is an Italian dessert to absolutely prepare it at least once in a lifetime!
Quick Navigation Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe with Sexy FillingIngredientsThe sexy fillingInstructionsNutrition Print Recipe 5 from 1 vote Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe with Sexy Filling This delicious dessert recipe is perfect for your romantic dinner! Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins Course: DessertCuisine: ItalianKeyword: cacao, dessert, pudding Servings: 4 Calories: 1266kcal Author: Nonna Box […]
Quick Navigation ICEBERG LETTUCE ARUGULABUTTERHEAD LETTUCE ROMAINE LETTUCE BATAVIA LETTUCE LEAF LETTUCESTEM LETTUCE/ASPARAGUS LETTUCE (CELTUCE) It will come as no surprise to anyone reading this article that food is my passion; I am driven to constantly experiment and learn new and varied recipes that excite the palate and look inviting to the eyes. Food for […]
Quick Navigation Fettuccine with Roasted Bell Peppers and Cherry TomatoesIngredientsInstructionsFor the pastaNutrition I love the flavors and colors of vegetables in the Summer! Just seeing all the fresh and brightly-colored vegetables at the farmer’s market makes me want to create beautiful recipes. Roasting red peppers with the sweet cherry tomatoes, brings out their creaminess and flavor […]
Quick Navigation Easy Chocolate Truffles RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNotesNutrition For this recipe it’s imperative that you use the best quality chocolate that you can find – ordinary milk chocolate simply won’t do the job and if that’s all you have, make something else – ah! Print Recipe 5 from 1 vote Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe This recipe for […]
Quick Navigation Zabaglione Recipe – Italian Sweet CustardIngredientsInstructionsNotesNutrition Zabaglione is traditionally served with fresh, ripe figs and, in Italy, is known as zabaione or zabajone – the name varies depending on the country. It may have originated in Venice where honey was used instead of sugar, but most likely Piedmont is the Italian region of origin. Some […]
Quick Navigation Stuffed Shells Recipe with Ricotta, Prosciutto And PeasIngredientsFor the FillingFor the Tomato SauceInstructionsFor the FillingFor the Tomato SauceAssemblingNutrition Prosciutto and peas are meant to go together, there is even a famous pasta sauce that adds cream to these two ingredients. I was in an inventive mood, and instead of making the basic ricotta […]
Quick Navigation Garganelli Pasta with Cream, Ham & Peas RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutrition The Italian region of Bologna is the home of fresh and filled pastas. They have the most unique shapes and each pasta shape compliments specific dishes to hold up to the different sauces. Garganelli looks similar to penne but it has a small flap and […]
Quick Navigation Strozzapreti Pasta with Squid and Tomato RecipeIngredientsInstructionsFor the Squid SauceFor the PastaNotesNutrition Summertime in the Mediterranean brings back so many memories from when I was young. The freshest seafood prepared simply and elegantly. Not a long time ago at the fish market, I saw these beautiful squid and thought about creating a recipe […]
In many Italian street food markets you can find little booths with usually a person selling porchetta by the cut. But have you ever wondered how is it made? Find out here!
Quick Navigation Homemade Fresh Pasta Recipe from ScratchIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Fresh pasta is probably the most important ingredient in Italian cuisine, and is actually much easier to make than most people think. I want to share with you the basics of making the perfect pasta dough, which you can translate into so many shapes and sizes (check […]
Quick Navigation Tortelloni Recipe with Spinach and Ricotta FillingIngredientsFOR THE TORTELLONI DOUGHFOR THE FILLINGFOR THE SAUCEInstructionsFOR THE FILLINGFOR THE TORTELLONI DOUGHFOR THE BUTTER SAGE SAUCENutrition This dish is one of the most iconic recipes from Bologna. I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to create a traditional meal from scratch, that took me back to my […]
Quick Navigation Pappardelle Pasta with Artichokes, Favas Beans and Prosciutto RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Italians love artichokes. Throughout Italy, there are so many dishes with artichokes and they vary by region. You can find the famous Roman artichokes deliciously prepared in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome and you can find beautiful violet ones in Sicily. Just like in […]
Quick Navigation Onion Potato Frittata Recipe with Caramelized OnionsIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Potato and onion frittata is a delicious and rustic Italian recipe made with creamy potatoes, sweet caramelized onions and fluffy eggs, that is so easy to prepare. Serve it as a weekend brunch dish with a fresh green salad and a glass of Prosecco, or in […]
Quick Navigation Lobster Ravioli Recipe With Butter Sage SauceIngredientsFOR THE RAVIOLI DOUGHFOR THE FILLINGFOR THE SAUCEInstructionsFOR THE FILLINGFOR THE RAVIOLI DOUGHFOR THE BUTTER SAGE SAUCENutrition Lobster ravioli is my favorite all-time recipe. Any ravioli dish is pretty special, little hand made pasta pillows filled with delicious filling, but when filled with fresh lobster, they become […]
While Panini in the US refers to any press-grilled sandwich, in Italy, Panino refers to any sandwich. You can usually get your panino at the grocery store, in the meat and cheese section. Choose the type of meat, cheese, and any other ingredients you want to add to your panino and voilà, you have an Italian panino!
COFFEE LEGENDS AND HISTORY Legend has it that 1,200 years ago, Kaldi, an Abyssinian goatherd, discovered coffee berries in a forest in Ethiopia’s south-western highlands and tasted them. He loved the feel-good effect that followed & took them to a nearby monastery where he gave the head monk a handful of berries & told him about their miraculous effect. The […]
Quick Navigation Bistecca Alla Fiorentina Recipe (Florentine Steak)IngredientsInstructionsPREPARE THE GRILLPREPARE THE STEAKCOOK THE BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINANotes I have been to Tuscany several times during my childhood. However, I don’t remember much about those trips, but each time I’m Florence I remember a particular meal I had with my parents. Because it was an outstanding piece […]
Whether they are from Rome or not, these mozzarella skewers are simply delicious and super easy to make. Try them with our set of Roman recipes for an authentic meal!
If you are a meat lover this recipe is for you. It uses the most traditional Sardinian pasta with a delicious meat sauce, easy and quick to make. Who know?
Quick Navigation PALERMO – BALLARÒBOLOGNA – MERCATO DI MEZZO GENOVA – MERCATO ORIENTALEROMA – CAMPO DE’ FIORITORINO – PORTA PALAZZOFIRENZE – MERCATO NUOVOLUCCA – MERCATO ANTIQUARIONAPOLI – SAN GREGORIO ARMENO VENEZIA – MERCATO DI RIALTOCATANIA – MERCATO LA PESCHERIA Street markets all over the world have always been that one place where locals gather to share […]
Quick Navigation Bucatini all Amatriciana Sauce RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutrition A classic Roman recipe, a first dish representation and celebration of Italian cuisine based on bucatini, tomato, guanciale and pecorino cheese. The interpretations of the original recipe are varied but mainly involve different proportions between these four main ingredients. Pasta all’amatriciana is simple to make, delicious and easy […]
