Sbriciolata con Ricotta e Ciliegie
What a difference a month makes! When we were in Montalcino a little over a month ago, we were still bundled up in down and …
Heavenly Glazed Chocolate Taralli
A sweet twist on a Neapolitan classic, these glazed chocolate taralli are crisp on the outside, tender within, and finished with a glossy glaze. Toasted almonds add crunch, while hints of vanilla, citrus, or anise make them unmistakably Italian. Inspired by a bakery find in Naples, they’re simple to shape, fun to bake, and even better shared with coffee or wine.
White Chocolate & Lemon Torta Caprese
Three islands sit out in the Bay of Naples – Capri, Ischia, and tiny Procida….and I am completely in love with this little gem of …
Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake with Whipped Cream
The deep chill of winter has settled in here in Pennsylvania, wrapping January in a relentless, bone-deep cold that made the month feel like an …
For the Love of Lemons: Sbriciolata al Limone 🍋
This week a fellow Italian food writer, Lolly who writes Weeknight Pasta from Italy, mentioned that Italians have a word for the combined high heat …
Ricotta and Pistachio Crostata
Buongiorno from Sicily. 🌟 It’s early AM and the sun is just beginning to peek over the buildings. After a restless night of sleep, I …
Blood Orange Campari Olive Oil Cake
The sun-kissed hues of winter citrus can turn the dreariest of winter days into a pure ray of sunshine.,,,and blood oranges are the brightest of …
Chilled Summer Peaches in White Wine
Summer recipes are simply the best – fresh, vibrant produce that allows for almost effortless meals. A simple grilled steak slathered with caper-infused butter; or …
Strawberry Ricotta Cake with Whipped Mascarpone 🍓
I just returned from Montalcino where the glorious spring produce is starting to appear at the village market on Friday. Outside the weather was unseasonably …
Saffron Panna Cotta with Peach Compote
Montalcino is famous for its spectacular wines but did you know that there is also a red heart to Montalcino? Saffron! This red gold has …
A Strawberry Crostata to Celebrate the Season! ❤️
Strawberry season is here, and big plump local berries were piled high at our market this past week 🍓. A sight for weary eyes indeed. …
Salted Chocolate Crostata (& off to Italia we go!)
I am not sure what has me more excited….this crostata or that we are headed back to Italy next week! (Ok, I really know the …