Easter Brioche Bread Bunnies These cute little Easter Brioche Bread Bunnies are made with a soft and delicious brioche bread, that is easy to make & easy to work with. The kids will love giving you a hand in the kitchen making them for Easter. Perfect as a breakfast treatRead More →
A Special Christmas Dessert – Cartellate Recipe What are cartellate? Cartellate are a typical Christmas and party dessert of Apulian cuisine. They are prepared with a very simple base of flour, sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, and white wine, then fried and immersed in a special syrup such as vincotto, whichRead More →
Italian Casatiello Napoletano – Savory Stuffed Easter Bread This Savory Italian Casatiello Napoletano Bread is a traditional Easter Bread from Naples. Stuffed with salame, pancetta and a selection of cheeses, it makes the perfect Brunch, Appetizer or main dish idea. My daughter had a couple of friends from Naples andRead More →
Ancient Roman Cake/Torta Antica Roma This Ancient Roman Cake also known as Torta Antica Roma, has a buttery base spread with jam and topped with a whipped semi sweet ricotta filling, covered again with the same flaky buttery pastry, then baked until golden. Slice and serve dusted with powdered sugar.Read More →
Cream Puffs / Baked Bignè di San Giuseppe Baked Bignè, Cream Puffs or Even Profiterole these choux pastry baked pastries are delicious. Filled with a sweetened whipped cream or even a simple Italian Pastry Cream either way they make the perfect dessert or St. Joseph’s day treat! You can makeRead More →
Easy Zucchini Pesto Recipe This easy no cook Zucchini Pesto makes the perfect dip, condiment or why not toss it with your favourite pasta for a delicious lunch or dinner meal. Fresh and wholesome ingredients makes this your new favourite pesto! Living in Italy if there’s one thing you seeRead More →
Irish Penny Loaf Recipe This easy Irish Penny Loaf Recipe is a simple yeast recipe. You can make it as a single loaf or 6 buns. It’s a soft not too sweet bread filled with candied fruit. They make the perfect snack or breakfast treat. I decided I would likeRead More →
Sausage, Cheese & Mushroom Strudel This Savory Sausage & Mushroom Strudel is made easy using a store-bought or Homemade Puff Pastry. A delicious filling of sauteed mushrooms, sausage, cheese & spices makes this Strudel perfect as an appetizer or even main dish. Believe it or not but savory strudels inRead More →
No-Bake Coffee Cheesecake This Easy Coffee Cheesecake is a No-Bake Cheesecake that is simple and delicious. With a chocolate cookie base and a creamy soft coffee filling that tastes like your favourite cappuccino. Top it with some chocolate shavings and it becomes the perfect dessert. In Italy there is aRead More →
Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara This Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara is made with just 4 ingredients, egg yolks, black pepper, pecorino and guanciale. Made in 15 minutes, this creamy authentic pasta recipe will make you think you are in Rome. To tell the truth I learned to make La Carbonara with pancetta, wholeRead More →
