This Leftover Pulled Pork Ragu is a delicious way to transform leftovers into a meal that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s perfect tossed with your favorite pasta and served with crusty bread. If you want a ragu that tastes like it’s been slow-cooked, start with high-quality leftover … Read more
Minne di Sant’Agata are small Sicilian pastries made from a tender pasta frolla filled with sweet, creamy ricotta, chocolate chips and candied fruit. They are finished with a simple icing glaze and a candied cherry on top — perfect with coffee or as a light dessert.
Torta Caprese is a classic flourless chocolate cake from the Island of Capri. Made with ground almonds, it’s intensely chocolatey with a dense, tender crumb. Serve it simply dusted with powdered sugar or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast. The Island of Capri is famous for its food. It’s where I enjoyed … Read more
Bagna Cauda is a deeply flavorful garlic, anchovy and butter dip from Piedmont in northern Italy. Traditionally enjoyed like fondue, it’s served warm for dipping with raw seasonal vegetables and crunchy bread. Once you taste it, it’s hard to stop. Bagna Cauda is often shared around the table like fondue, with friends and family dunking … Read more
This Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl combines sweet berries, banana and honey, finished with chopped fruit and toasted pine nuts. A colorful, healthy way to begin the day. Smoothie bowls are one of my favorite breakfasts. They let you enjoy a thick, spoonable smoothie while adding texture with fresh fruit, seeds and nuts. Sometimes a drinkable … Read more
Torta della Nonna is a classic Italian custard tart made with sweet shortcrust pastry, creamy Italian pastry cream (crema pasticcera) and finished with toasted pine nuts. It’s an elegant, timeless dessert perfect for any occasion. Torta della Nonna, literally “Grandmother’s cake,” is a beloved Italian dessert. The combination of a crisp lemon-scented sweet shortcrust pastry … Read more
Learn how to make a silky, creamy vanilla panna cotta with minimal effort. This classic Italian dessert — literally “cooked cream” from Piedmont — combines rich cream, milk and vanilla, set gently with gelatin for a delicate wobble. It takes only about 10 minutes of active prep, then it chills in the fridge, making it … Read more
How to make Italian Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera) from scratch in just 10 minutes. This silky vanilla pastry cream is perfect for doughnuts, pastries, tarts, cakes and many other desserts. A small pie crust filled with Italian pastry cream and topped with fresh berries. A quick and simple dessert. Crema Pasticcera is a wonderfully versatile … Read more
Zucchini and roasted tomato focaccia: simple, delicious and ideal for sharing. A wonderful way to use up summer vegetables. This homemade zucchini and tomato focaccia features a soft, light and fluffy dough topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and thin zucchini slices. Focaccia is an essential recipe to know. The dough needs as little as one … Read more
Ajvar is a vibrant red pepper spread you’ll often find in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the mountainous region in northern Italy. Although its origins are Balkan, it’s become a popular condiment across Friuli thanks to its sweet, smoky and savory profile. Made from charred red peppers, roasted eggplant and garlic, ajvar pairs beautifully with cured meats, cheeses, … Read more