If you are looking for a delicious appetizer recipe you should check these easy and flavourful Italian bruschetta with broccoli rabe and creamy cheese spread. It is a simple and tasty cold appetizer that can be prepared in advance for an evening with friends, a barbecue or a family party. The bread is cut into […]
If like me you love hard and not too sweet cookies, these Italian biscotti (cantucci) with almonds and Christmas spices are perfect for you. I modified the traditional cantuccini recipe by adding some olive oil and Christmas spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg. The spices make these biscotti very aromatic and together with […]
This triple chocolate panna cotta is so light and delicate that it melts in your mouth. I have several types of panna cotta on the blog but I must admit this is one of the best. It is super creamy thanks to a balance between cream and gelatine and not too sweet thanks to the […]
This chocolate pastiera is not a traditional verion of Italian pie but is equally delicious and irresistible thanks to the fabulous filling with cooked wheat, creamy ricotta mixed with candied fruit and dark chocolate pieces. The filling is wrapped in cocoa shortcrust pastry (original recipe by Ernest Knam) that makes it sweet, rich and simply […]
We all know classic summer Italian caprese salad with tomato, basil and mozzarella but have you ever thought of adding peach and garnishing everything with a fresh sauce? I assure you that the combination of sweet, salty and sour is really successful. This version of caprese garnished with a delicious basil and mint sauce is […]
Italian blueberry panna cotta is a simple, creamy and just delicious dessert. It’s a true Italian classic. In this version the fruits are cooked to create a delicious blueberry sauce that will be added both as a decoration and mixed into panna cotta. It is a delicate blueberry dessert with amazing velvety texture. Serve with […]
Coffee and whipped ricotta cream is a super easy and quick to prepare. Perfect for filling cakes, cupcakes, donuts, puff pastry cannoli or any other sweet treat that comes to mind. It is also great for making desserts for coffee lovers. It goes perfectly with other rich creams such as whipped chocolate ganache or white […]
This coffee and cardamom ricotta cake is a super simple and quick cake to prepare. Few ingredients and lot of bold flavors. The batter is ready in a few minutes and goes straight to the oven. This ricotta cake is prepared with ground coffee which gives an amazing taste and aroma. Cardamom, as many of […]
Greek yogurt panna cotta with fruit salad is a light and surprising summer dessert. The classic Italian vanilla panna cotta is mixed with a Greek yogurt and flavored with grated lemon zest. This makes this dessert not only much lighter but gives it the fantastic fresh aftertaste. The whole is covered with a summer fruit […]
This cake with ricotta in the batter is perfect for a sweet breakfast as it is soft, delicate and fragrant. It’s one of those super quick and easy Italian recipes. It is perfect for when we have ricotta cheese that is about to expire or when we want a sweet and fun breakfast. It takes […]
