This cake is a celebration of simple but delicious ingredients, blending the creamy texture of ricotta with the nutty essence of almonds. It is a not-too-sweet dessert perfect for any time of day, from a morning treat to an elegant after-dinner treat. Whether you are an experienced pastry chef or a novice in the kitchen, … Read more

𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗶, cucciddati in dialect, are shortbread cookies filled with dried figs, typical holiday treats. Their very delicious filling is prepared with figs, dried fruit and jam, as well as scented with spices of various kinds, such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg. This is a very old Sicilian recipe, when, typically sweets were made … Read more

There are four great Roman pastas, all connected: Gricia, Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, and Amatriciana. They each play off of the others and reveal different sides to the same concept. Gricia is simple and focused on the luscious guanciale fat with a dusting of pecorino, while cacio e pepe loses the meat and adds more … Read more

Let’s look together at baked St. Joseph’s zeppole di San Giuseppe, a recipe for pastries filled with custard, decorated with the classic black cherry on top and a dusted with plenty of powdered sugar. St. Joseph’s zeppole are a traditional pastry originally from Campania that is prepared for Father’s Day on March 19, St. Joseph’s … Read more

It is not pasta repassed in a pan…. They are not run-of-the-mill spaghetti with tomato sauce…. They require seriousness and devotion…They are Spaghetti all’Assassina. The most famous recipe involving the use of cooking spaghetti entirely in a frying pan. What separates this pasta from everything else are two elements, both related to the way it … Read more

This recipe combines the creamy richness of cannoli filling and the coffee deliciousness of tiramisu, creating a truly out-of-this-world dessert. In addition, we have made this recipe even more accessible by eliminating the need for heavy cream, making it lighter but still incredibly mouthwatering. This cannoli tiramisu is perfect for those who like to experiment … Read more

Patate ‘Mpacchiuse” are a typical dish from the city of Cosenza, a simple and delicious recipe from the tradition that can be prepared in various variations. This dish gets its name from the way it’s prepared, causing the potatoes to stick together during cooking, resulting in them being all sticky and ‘mpacchiuse. The potatoes are … Read more

The only bad thing about peach season is how terribly short it is. I wish I could start every day with a fresh, juicy peach! While that might not be possible, the second best thing is taking full advantage while they are in season. From pies to cakes, jams to salsas— it’s hard to go … Read more