Italian sponge cake or Pan di Spagna is the most popular type of cake in Italy. This sponge-like cake serves as a foundation for many elaborate desserts, such as cassata and zuppa inglese. Italians also serve the cake plain…
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One of the most classic and famous italian cake. RECIPE FROM: https://monicalaporta.com/2013/04/11/ciambellone-an-italian-favorite/ Ingredients: 3 eggs 300 grams sugar (it should be 1 1/5 cups) 300 grams of whole purpose flour (it should be 2 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon of…
Struffoli are the little golden balls of dough drizzled with honey and non-pareils that you see at every true Italian’s house around the Christmas holidays. They are addicting!! Taste best warm but can be stored in air-tight containers for…
This Nonna’s Ricotta Pie is a holiday favorite with a sweet cookie-like crust and chocolate chip-studded orange ricotta filling. For The Pasta Frolla (pie pastry): 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at cool room temperature, cut…
December is buccellato time. In times past, dried fruits signalled the preparation of winter delights like fruit cake and plum pudding. Sicily’s version is buccellato, a combination of figs, raisins, dates, nuts (usually almonds) and candied citrus like fruits like citron – all local Sicilian…
One of the most famous Italian food classic!!! Here’s a great easy dinner recipe, especially if you are looking for tasty sausage recipes for dinner. Sausage, peppers, onions and potatoes in the oven. I’ve also included an equally delicious…
Italian apple pie, a delicious cake from Tuscany! RECIPE FROM: http://oneforthetable.com/Food-Family-and-Memory/finding-solace-in-tuscan-torta-di-mele.html INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs, separated 2 lbs Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 apples) juice of 1 small lemon 1/4 cup Calvados** 1 cup sugar 12 Tbsp…
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. While they go by this name in Sicily, they…
Rice pie is traditionally served alongside ricotta pie for Easter Sunday dessert, but I’ll let you in on a secret: the best time to eat it is Monday morning. Rice pie is served at room temperature, and Easter Sunday…
One of the most famous italian food classic!!! Here’s a great easy dinner recipe, especially if you are looking for tasty sausage recipes for dinner. Sausage, peppers, onions and potatoes in the oven. I’v also included an equally delicious…