Author: Giada

Soups

Homemade Chicken Broth

Picture a pot simmering gently on a stovetop, filling the house with an aroma that says, “You’re home.” That’s brodo: the most delicious Italian chicken soup. This rich homemade chicken broth is a cornerstone of Italian cooking, simple yet deeply rooted in tradition. Every region—and every nonna—has their own version of […]

 
Desserts

Butter Cookies Easy Recipe

Easy butter cookies are so so delicious that need no introduction, but these ones are also super quick to prepare, and they are ready in just 30 minutes! Also, if you want to enjoy these butter cookies even more, just don’t think about how much butter there’s inside 🙂 Other […]

 
Baking

The Easiest Italian Focaccia Recipe

This is truly the easiest Italian focaccia recipe you’ll ever find, for two reasons: 1- You don’t have to knead it 2- It doesn’t really matter how much time you’ll let it rise. I made this focaccia bread recipe so many times that I can assure you it will always […]

 
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Desserts

Carnival Apple & Raisins Fritters

These Apple and Raisins Fritters are the only reason I wait for the Carnival period. I know that I could make them all year log, but traditionally my mom used to prepare them only during Carnival, so I choose to follow her example and build a family tradition for my […]

 
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Desserts

Chocolate Breakfast Cake

You already know that we have cakes or cookies for breakfast in Italy, so I will spare you all the details and I will just tell you that this cake is SO GOOD you can have it also outside breakfast 🙂 Extremely easy to make, you won’t even need to […]

 
Side Dishes

Mix of Veggies Au Gratin

This is one of those recipes that saves the day when you are out of ideas, while being 100% vegetarian and super delicious. You don’t need to be precise when making these type of recipes, which is my favorite way of cooking 🙂 Other Vegetarian Recipes you May Like Spinach […]

 
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Baking

No-knead Spelt Olives Bread

Artisan-style Spelt Olives Bread to start this new year with some healthy ingredients! In general bread with olives is mine and my brother favorite’s since I can remember! The bread I am going to show you today an healthier version of the most classic no-knead bread, made with just spelt […]

 
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Desserts

Crepes with Creamy Walnuts Filling

One of my favorite crepes, after the classic crepes with Nutella, are for sure those filled with homemade creamy walnuts. These special crepes are inspire by the Slovenian crepes names Palatschinke, which you should absolutely try, if you’ll ever go and travel to Slovenia. As you know already, my grandparent’s […]