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 […]
Quick Navigation Penne Pasta with Campagnola SauceIngredientsInstructionsNutrition Treat your family and friends to this flavorful end-of-summer penne pasta recipe. What could be better than harvesting fresh produce from the garden and turning it into a delicious meal in the same day? Penne pasta recipe with Campagnola sauce is colorful and full of wonderful flavor and […]
Quick Navigation History of CarbonaraIngredients for Pasta CarbonaraPreparation of Pasta CarbonaraItalian Pasta Carbonara RecipeIngredientsInstructionsVideoNutrition We all know Italians are famous for their pasta dishes. From spaghetti to gnocchi, from marinara sauce to Bolognese sauce, Italians know how to make pasta! One of the most widely known and loved Italian pasta recipes is Carbonara. It may […]
Quick Navigation Spaghetti Pasta With Mussels and Tomato Garlic SauceIngredientsInstructionsNutrition This summer dish hails from southern Italy, a region with distinctive flavors that tend to be lighter and slightly spicier than in other parts of the country. Sweet, fresh San Marzano tomatoes make a wonderful, flavorful sauce for this recipe, but any simple canned tomato […]
Quick Navigation Eggplant CannelloniIngredientsInstructionsNutrition This vegetarian, gluten-free twist on traditional cannelloni uses grilled eggplant slices in place of pasta for a hearty vegetable-based meal. Classic cannelloni are stuffed with meat, but the eggplant and cheese mixture in this recipe make it a bit lighter and perfect for late-summer suppers. Many of the ingredients can be […]
