Sweet at the right point, light in texture and delicate, so velvety that it melts in the mouth, this dark chocolate Italian panna cotta is an absolutely irresistible dessert. The addition of dark chocolate to the mix of cream and milk makes this Italian dessert rich but at the same time not too heavy. Its […]
Gnocchi with Parmesan cheese sauce and baby spinach are a creamy, tasty and very easy to prepare dish. These simple and delicious Italian dumplings are served with a velvety cream cheese, garlic and baby spinach sauce. It’s a perfect idea for a quick dinner or lunch during the week as they need to be prepared […]
These yogurt and olive oil mini focaccia bread is soft and delicate and completely baked without using the oven thanks to the quick and easy cooking in the pan. The dough is soft, elastic and easy to work with. Adding yogurt makes them similar to milk buns with a mild milky flavor. They are excellent […]
Soft, fragrant and sweet – the Margherita cake is a Italian classic and when spiced with cinnamon it becomes even more irresistible. Its very simple batter with few ingredients is easy to prepare and makes it a perfect cake for breakfast or an afternoon snack. You can eat it only covered with powdered sugar but […]
Sauteed green peppers (Italian friggitelli) and potatoes are an easy and quick vegetable side dish to prepare all year round. I know that if you are reading this post in English you’re probably can’t get them easily in almost every supermarket like we do here in Italy. No problem, this method of cooking can be […]
In this stracciatella tart the shell of thin shortcrust pastry is filled with a velvety ricotta, whipped cream and crumbly pieces of chocolate. The tart is decorated with fresh strawberries that break up the sweetness of the cream and add a sour and fresh note. The filling is very smooth and with a strong milky […]
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 […]
