Buongiorno! Southern regions of Italy 🇮🇹 like Puglia, Campania, and Molise make pasta using only 2 ingredients, semolina flour and water. However, semolina flour and ricotta cheese are common ingredients in two very common pasta shapes, the orecchiette meaning “little ears” 👂(as they are in the shape of small ears) and cavatelli meaning “little hollows”Continue reading “2-Ingredient Ricotta Cheese and Flour Pasta for Orecchiette & Cavatelli”
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2-Ingredient Fresh Southern Italian Pasta 🍝& Shapes!
Buongiorno! Fresh homemade Italian pasta is quite the treat and a bit different from dried, commercial versions. The far southern regions of Italy, particularly Calabria and Sicily, make pasta using only two ingredients, semolina flour and water. That’s really all you need to make a satisfying, traditional Italian pasta. Why not create a variety ofContinue reading “2-Ingredient Fresh Southern Italian Pasta 🍝& Shapes!”
Italian White Bean Hummus: Fantastic Roasted Garlic Bean Dip
Many of us love hummus. These days, there are so many different varieties and flavors. In fact, chocolate hummus is even a thing, go figure! I have multiple hummus recipes I’ve developed over the years simply because we LOVE hummus and eat it almost daily. Today, I’m excited to share my Italian White Bean HummusContinue reading “Italian White Bean Hummus: Fantastic Roasted Garlic Bean Dip”
Rich & Sweet Hazelnut Spread: Gluten-Free & Vegan Nutella Alternative
A new year, a “better” you. Isn’t that what a new year means? Hmm… I’ve never been a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl. I get it, though. It’s clearly a convenient time to hit the reset button and make positive changes. Have you considered a change in your favorite, processed foods, as in makingContinue reading “Rich & Sweet Hazelnut Spread: Gluten-Free & Vegan Nutella Alternative”
Classic Italian Focaccia: Salty, Herby, Soft, & Crispy, Delectable Flatbread
When many of us think of Italian food, we think of our favorites like pizza and pasta. In Italy, flatbreads have quite the reputation and are an Italian staple with recipes varying from region to region. The Italian Focaccia flatbread might sound simple enough, but each regional version has its own rules and name forContinue reading “Classic Italian Focaccia: Salty, Herby, Soft, & Crispy, Delectable Flatbread”
How to Make Gluten-Free Italian Ladyfingers
Buongiorno! Trifle desserts like the Italian Tiramisu are such dessert favorites around the world. Unfortunately, not all of us can enjoy those light, airy, sweet cookies that are traditional in those desserts. Whether you are a gluten-free eater or not, these homemade gluten-free ladyfingers will hit the spot! They really are a great snack andContinue reading “How to Make Gluten-Free Italian Ladyfingers”
How to Make Italian Ladyfingers: Superb Sponge for ANY Dessert Trifle!
In my quest for baking traditional dishes from around the world, I’ve always been intrigued with the baked portion of a Tiramisu… the ladyfingers. Tiramisu is not a baked dish unless you make your own ladyfingers. A good traditional ladyfinger recipe in your repertoire is good to have. These light and airy cookies would makeContinue reading “How to Make Italian Ladyfingers: Superb Sponge for ANY Dessert Trifle!”
Unique Italian Tiramisu with a Twist: Tempting Strawberries & Chocolate
Buongiorno! It’s near the end of the workday and you’re exhausted! If only you had a little pick-me-up to get you through. Well, grazie agli italiani, our droopy-eyed afternoons are over. Tiramisu just might be the pick-me-up you need! Consider this… strawberry soaked, light, and airy sweet cookies covered with a Mascarpone egg custard andContinue reading “Unique Italian Tiramisu with a Twist: Tempting Strawberries & Chocolate”
How to Make the Classic Italian Panettone
Holidays are here but not for long. Don’t forget to make a great little Christmas bread for your holiday feast! Why not learn how to make the classic Italian Panettone with tips? I just love this bread and all things about the Panettone. The flavors and shape remind me of all things Christmas. Here’s myContinue reading “How to Make the Classic Italian Panettone”
Italian Panettone
The Italian Panettone is an iconic Christmas sweet bread. While similar to fruitcake containing some of the same ingredients, it really isn’t the same. In fact, many people like this Italian version as it is a lighter yeast bread than fruitcake and full of dried fruit, citrus zest, lots of butter, eggs, and sugar. It’sContinue reading “Italian Panettone”