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…
Carnival Italian Recipes
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…
Carnivale in Acireale, Sicily – Tasty Zeppole and Sfing
Repeatedly described as one of Italy’s most beautiful Carnivales, this is likely thanks to the intricate floats decorated with fresh flowers, adding beauty and perfume to the streets. Allegorical paper mache’ floats parade down the baroque streets of Acireale…
OLD FASHIONED ITALIAN ANGINETTI (LEMON DROPS COOKIES)
With this recipe you can be part of my tradition, begin your own tradition and perhaps start your own family competition for generations to come.…
For your Valentine's day, a delicious italian RECIPE!…
For your Valentine's day, a delicious italian RECIPE!…
How to make Italian chocolate doughnuts
A bite of them can literally makes you feel happy! Definitely a keeper!…
For your Valentine's day, a delicious vanilla SPONGE cake.…
This dessert has been popular in Venice since the days of old. Jews have lived in Venice since for so many centuries that nowadays it’s often hard to tell which Venetian recipes have Jewish origins, and viceversa.…
Chiacchiere (literal translation: “little gossips”) are thin fried pastries common in Italy during Carnevale. They are called Chiacchiere due to the noise and crunch made while eating the crisp dough.…