Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Recipe What is Gnocchi alla Sorrentina? Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a first course from Campania prepared with potato gnocchi, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. The recipe is so called because it takes its name from the city of Sorrento, in the province of Naples, where it is servedRead More →
Pasta e Fagioli / Pasta and Beans Whatever you call this dish Pasta e Fagioli, Pasta and Beans or even Pasta Fazool it is a Hearty Italian Comfort soup/stew at it’s best. Filled with pasta and beans in a deliciously spiced Tomato broth. Make it thick like a stew orRead More →
Lemon Muffins with a Crumb Topping Lemon lovers are going to love these quick and easy Lemon Muffins with a Crumb Topping, they are perfect anytime, breakfast or snack. Not too sweet and with just the right amount of Lemon. So after over 25 years and I seriously am notRead More →
Lievito Madre Focaccia This Lievito Madre Focaccia is the perfect recipe to start using your new starter dough. The perfect accompaniment to any meal or top with your favourite cold cuts for a delicious sandwich idea! So once my Lievito Madre was ready for use, I removed 90 grams forRead More →
Italian Grape Must Donuts – Ciambelle al Mosto Italian Grape Must Donuts are a simple slightly sweet baked yeast dough. Made with pure grape juice and the addition of raisins makes these the perfect breakfast or snack sweet treat. The perfect Italian way to welcome Fall. This year after aRead More →
Butter Tart Pie Butter Tarts, the famous Canadian dessert is now served in Pie Size. Butter Tart Pie, made with a delicious flaky pie crust and that amazing sweet raisin filling. Nothing like it! The first time I made this dessert was for a friend’s birthday a few years ago. InRead More →
Italian Sourdough Starter – Lievito Madre Recipe Italian Sourdough Starter – Lievito Madre Recipe is made a little bit different then the more well known version. This is a lower hydration starter which also takes longer to produce. But it is well worth it. So after making a Sourdough StarterRead More →
Morzello (Morzeddhu alla Catanzarisi) What is morzello? Morzello is the symbolic dish of the city of Catanzaro and is made with veal, consisting of cuts such as the heart, spleen, liver, intestine, tripe, and stomach. The other ingredients are water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, hot pepper, salt, bay leaf, andRead More →
Bagna Cauda What is Bagna Cauda? Bagna càuda, or càoda (“hot dip” in Italian), is a typical product of Piedmontese gastronomy made with butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and salted anchovies. It is traditionally served in special earthenware pans that keep the sauce hot. History of bagna cauda ThisRead More →
Italian Orange Cake This Italian Orange Cake is a delicious soft, moist cake. The perfect snack, breakfast or dessert Cake recipe. Add a dollop of Chantilly Cream to fancy it up! Fall Cake never tasted so good. If there is something I love about fall and winter it has toRead More →