First Courses Soups Capellini (called Angel Hair) in broth Some 17th century texts mention this type of pasta. It was a size used by nuns for the sick or for new mothers. The origin... 26 December 2022 338 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Xmas Chiffon cake Chiffon cake is a very fluffy and light-as-air American cake. The history of Chiffon cake is very bizarre: Harry Baker, its inventor, was not a... 23 December 2022 448 by Ilaria Barisi
Chicken and rabbit Second Courses Roast guinea fowl with chestnut, sausage, and sage When I organize Christmas lunch at my house, I always serve stuffed guinea fowl. The “pharaoh’s hen,” originally from Numidian Africa, has a fine and... 19 December 2022 389 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Salad with apple and walnut When you want to serve a salad at the end of a meal and make a good impression on diners, this very simple dish never... 12 December 2022 370 by Ilaria Barisi
Cookies Desserts Zimtsterne These cookies are a Christmas typical for Germans and the Swiss but are also very common in South Tyrol. The recipe was given to me... 5 December 2022 290 by Ilaria Barisi
