The Comfort of Italian Home Cooking
This recipe for Crocchette di Patate (potato croquettes) it’s an Italian classic and a true crowd pleaser! I am a big fan of fried food and this crocchette di patate are no exception, actually they are among my favorite food since childhood. In this case I filled each potato ball […]
Winter is coming and if you’re on the hunt for the ultimate homemade pretzel recipe to warm your house and your heart, look no further! These soft pretzels are everything you’ve been dreaming of—chewy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with just the right amount of salty […]
Thanksgiving gave me just the right excuse to make this tender Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Prunes and Apples. Truly easy and delicious. I confess that I’ve been influenced by the Thanksgiving’s online vibes, and an old memory from the short time I was living in New York. Back in 2012 […]
These Butternut Squash Ravioli are hands down my favorite ravioli! Made with my super easy fresh pasta dough and filled with pureed butternut squash, crispy Amaretti cookies, Parmesan cheese and then tossed in a simple sage butter sauce. Yes, this is the perfect recipe for Thanksgiving dinner or any other […]
These Polentini breakfast cookies are perfect as a snack or if you like an Italian style type of breakfast. If you ever been to Italy you know that breakfast consists in just a cup of coffee or caffelatte and something sweet on the side. Usually a piece of cake, some […]
Pasta with broccoli is one of Adam’s favorites pastas, so I am trying to surprise him with this alternative. It’s a recipe that I tend to make usually on Friday, when he comes back from his kindergarten and when we are all together for lunch time. Friday it’s also the […]
Chocolate Crostata with Cherry Jam has officially become my go-to dessert for any occasion! This indulgent treat is a fantastic addition to your tart dish recipes collection, perfect for kicking off the holiday season or elevating a cozy Saturday dinner with friends and family. I must confess that I love […]
Roasted acorn squash recipes are the type of fall recipes you want to add to your repertoire. Autumn is that time of the year in which you should really try all the pumpkin recipes out there, and this honey roasted acorn squash with feta and herbs is no exception! Ingredients […]
Prune Plum Gnocchi are sweet potatoes gnocchi filled with fresh prune plums seasoned with butter, sugar and cinnamon. This is one of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s regional dishes and it’s traditionally served as a first dish, but you can also decide to make it into a dessert. I personally enjoy it […]
As we begin to settle into fall days, I’m always a bit nostalgic and I naturally lean towards homey recipes that fit a colder weather. I guess you cannot fight your roots! And let’s be real, there’s nothing like the cozy smell of apples cinnamon cake that warms your house […]