The word ‘cresca’ simply means “to rise” or “to grow”. In this recipe, you will see this happen because you will be working with 2 packages of yeast. While many recipes for Easter breads are sweet and egg-topped, this…
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How to Make Classic Sfingi for St. Joseph’s Day
Sfingi is a type of Sicilian fritter very similar to zeppole. This is a yummy treat that I learned from my mother-in-law and I vividly remember my first experience in making it. It was our first Christmas in our…
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day is finally over. Now, we must wait another year for corned beef, cabbage, green beer and shamrock-shaped cookies. But while the Irish saint’s day has passed, today marks another saint’s day that is celebrated…
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How to Make Fluffy and Creamy Zeppole Italian Doughnuts
The fluffy and creamy Zeppole Italian doughnuts. This is a classic dessert made traditionally for the feast of St. Joseph. It’s a light, fluffy and cream-filled sweet doughnut that everybody loves. Don’t worry, making zeppoles is easy and you…
Having an Irish Soda Bread Muffins is the Perfect Way to Start Your St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Every March 17th, this is a glorious celebration of…
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How to cook Guinness Beef Stew At Its Very Best!
Among Ireland’s most iconic dishes is a rich and robust Guinness Stew. While there are many various recipes for this, there is nothing tastier or more comforting than a well-cooked Guinness beef stew. And of course, it’s the Guinness…
While many of us associate St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with green beer, Irish music, corned beef and cabbage here in the United States, it is fun to know that this day is also celebrated in Italy. Expats from Ireland…
Who doesn’t love potatoes? This simple dish can make your meal very exciting. It’s usually prepared for breakfast but it can be eaten for any meal whether it’s still hot or has gone cold. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups yukon…
Cooking the very Delectable Eggplant Stew (Stufato Di Melanzane). Here’s a great recipe if you’re opting for a vegetarian or meatless stew. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 3 ½ lbs eggplant cut in ½-inch slices 1 ½-2 cups tomato sauce –…
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How to make Saltimbocca Alla Romana
The very Enticing Saltimbocca Alla Romana. If you wish for a simple and light meat as a meal or a snack, this is for you! Have this in your table. This would certainly make you full without over stretching…