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 […]
Quick Navigation Spiedini alla Romana Recipe – Mozzarella SkewersIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Spiedini are a classic and loved by millions of people, whether they are Roman or not and we find them on restaurant menus all over the world. They may look quite tricky to make but they aren’t and the thing that makes it an even more desirable […]
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 […]
Quick Navigation ASCOLANA OLIVES THROUGH THE AGESTHE ORIGIN OF THE FILLINGASCOLAN OLIVES IN THE MAKING THE MARKETING OF THE ASCOLANA OLIVESTHE RECIPE OF THE ASCOLAN OLIVES Olive alla Ascolana Recipe – Stuffed Fried OlivesIngredientsFor breadingInstructionsNotesNutrition A crisp golden sphere, whose core is made of a tasty olive covered with a shell of meat and scents. […]
Quick Navigation LAGANE E CICIARI ARA CUSENTINAPASTA E PATATE (PASTA AND POTATOES) ARA TIJEDDRAMACCHERONI COL FERRETTO (UNDERWIRE MACARONI)LICURDIA FRITTOLE AND CURCUCIMAZZACORDE ALLA COSENTINAPESCE SPADASTOCCAFISSO ALLA MAMMOLESEGELATO ALLA CREMA REGGINAMOSTACCIOLI COOKIES Ask anyone passionate about Calabrian food, what color springs to mind, and almost without fail the answer will be red. Bright and voracious red is […]
Quick Navigation BEECH HONEYDEW HONEYHEATHER HONEYHYMETTUS HONEYSIDR HONEYMANUKA HONEY Honey has been around a pretty long time, around as long as there have been bees which is older than recorded history; in 2100 BC it was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings; it was mentioned in the Hittite Code and also in the sacred […]
Quick Navigation Who’s La Befana?Befana: Between History and MythsHere’s One Legend…And Here’s the Other… Christmas is over & quite a few of us are feeling a little deflated, disappointed that the period of goodwill has been & gone, a little miserable that the end of the holidays are in sight & in no mood to […]
Quick Navigation Minestrone alla NapoletanaIngredientsTo ServeInstructionsNotesNutrition If you are looking for a soup recipe different than the most traditional Italian minestrone, then this recipe is right for you. Print Recipe 5 from 1 vote Minestrone alla Napoletana A very healthy soup made with fresh vegetables perfect for the winter. Prep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 […]
The most popular beverage in the world is known by everybody. You can probably find a coffee shop in every street. But have you ever wondered how many coffee types are out there? Read the article to learn more.
Quick Navigation Chicken Puttanesca – Pollo alla PuttanescaIngredientsFOR THE CHICKENFOR THE PUTTANESCA SAUCEInstructionsNutrition This simple chicken dinner comes together quickly despite the fact that the flavorful sauce is made from scratch. In fact, it’s as simple as browning the chicken, mixing a few ingredients, and throwing the whole skillet in the oven to bake while […]
Quick Navigation What are Lupini beans?Are Lupini beans healthy?How to prepare Lupini?How to prepare Lupini Beans in its brineIngredientsFor the rinsing and soakingFor the brineInstructionsWashing and cookingSoakingPreparation of the brineNotesNutrition What are Lupini beans? Lupini beans are the seeds of the Lupinus albus, a plant belonging to the Leguminous family. It grows up to one […]
Quick Navigation What is Caponata?A Little Bit of History of This Eggplant AppetizerVariations of the DishSicilian Caponata Recipe – Italian Eggplant AppetizerIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Caponata is a Sicilian appetizer made from eggplant. Since eggplant season is almost over, I decided to share with you Nonna Sara’s recipe. Throughout Sicily, there are countless variations of Caponata. Some use […]
Quick Navigation Roman Chicken – Pollo alla RomanaIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Pollo alla Romana, or Roman chicken, is a wonderful, savory dish made with braised chicken and roasted peppers. A spice rub mixture of rosemary, sage, and oregano add extra flavor to the chicken itself, while tomato sauce, garlic, and white wine make up a mouth-watering sauce. This […]
Quick Navigation Pizza al Taglio – Pizza by the slice recipeIngredientsFOR THE PIZZA DOUGHInstructionsFOR THE PIZZA DOUGHBAKINGNutrition If you are a pizza lover (and who isn’t?), it’s time to try your hand at making something a little different from your usual traditional pizza dough. With fresh ingredients arranged in colorful stripes, this unique pizza is […]
Crisp, buttery pizzelle (pronounced with the “ts” sound; singular “pizzella”) is a traditional Italian dessert with many variations. They can be thin and crisp, or thick and soft, and they can have an anise flavor, or more of a lemony zest. It all depends on your recipe (and taste preferences). If you are making pizzella […]
Quick Navigation Calamarata pasta with tuna bottarga, zucchini and calamariIngredientsInstructionsNutrition The calamarata pasta with bottarga, zucchini and calamari is an inviting and delicious pasta dish. Easy and quick recipe to prepare, the result is very tasty and suitable for any occasion. The delicate flavors of zucchini and calamari are enlivened by the presence of tuna […]
Quick Navigation What is Pizzelle?History of ferratelle: where did the pizzelle cookie come from?Pizzelle: The territory of originThe recipe for authentic Italian pizzelleAuthentic Italian Pizzelle RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNutritionA little note about Pizzelle The Ferratelle, or Pizzelle how everybody knows them in the US, are one of the most famous Christmas desserts still made today according to the […]
Quick Navigation Crostata di pesche | Peach Crostata tartIngredientsInstructionsNutrition The crostata is the most classic of desserts, a simple and genuine cake made with pasta frolla (shortcrust pastry) and jam. This peach crostata is simple and is made in a few steps: it takes 20 minutes of preparation and a 40-minute baking in the oven […]
Quick Navigation Pasta Frolla (Shortcrust Pastry)IngredientsInstructionsNutrition This is the basic recipe for the preparation of numerous tarts and biscuits. The shortcrust pastry recipe is among the most used in confectionery, quick and easy, will allow you to prepare many tasty desserts. Among the most used bases in pastry, pasta frolla is a mixture that is […]
Quick Navigation Sauteed Mushrooms with Homemade Potato ChipsIngredientsInstructionsFOR THE POTATOESFOR THE MUSHROOMSNutrition Mushroom trifolati, or funghi trifolati, or simply sauteed mushrooms is a common side dish throughout Italy. The name translates literally to “truffled mushrooms,” because the sauteed mushrooms in this dish so closely resemble truffles. I used a variety of wild mushrooms—porcini (if you are […]
Quick Navigation Artichoke LasagnaIngredientsInstructionsASSEMBLINGNutrition Take a break from the usual tomato-based lasagna with this creamy casserole featuring a favorite Italian vegetable: artichokes. Made with no-boil lasagna noodles, this dish comes together quickly and results in fewer dirty dishes to clean up afterward. It’s so creamy, cheesy, hearty, and delicious that you and your guests won’t […]
Quick Navigation Maritozzi con la pannaIngredientsInstructionsNutrition These cream-filled sweet buns from the region of Lazio were traditionally made for Easter as a treat after the season of Lent. Men also hid rings or other small golden objects in them and offered them to their future wives on Valentine’s Day. Although these buns are a bit […]
