Cookies Desserts Turchetti cookies The legend of these biscuits is linked to an imaginary invasion by the Turks, who crossed the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines Mountains to reach... 10 October 2022 454 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Gnocchi Aunt Paola’s ricotta gnocchi The first codified recipe of cheese gnocchi is found in a fourteenth-century manuscript preserved in Bologna. It has very few ingredients: fresh cheese, egg yolks,... 3 October 2022 540 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Aunt Lina’s lemon and almond cake I still remember Aunt Lina’s lemon cake. I was really young and maybe I found it a little too harsh. The older I get, the... 26 September 2022 443 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses “Fornara-style” veal breast my way At the end of 1867, the Garibaldians in Rome were waiting for the right moment to compel the city to rise up against the papal... 19 September 2022 818 by Ilaria Barisi
Cookies Desserts Ricotta braids cookies I’m always looking for quick-to-prepare cookie recipe with just a few ingredients. These braids are crumbly biscuits that can be kept for days in a... 12 September 2022 372 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Soups Barley with corn Years ago, I was so burnt out that I wasn’t able to sleep. For this reason, in mid-spring I went on vacation to the Messegue... 5 September 2022 309 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Fruits Peaches, almonds and amaretti cake A perfect summer cake to serve with lots of ice cream. It’s super easy to prepare and delicious! Tips to ensure the success of the... 29 August 2022 429 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Green beans with almond and garlic sauce As a child, I didn’t like garlic. Today, however, I like it a lot. My first encounter with substantial quantities of garlic was during my... 22 August 2022 475 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Spoon desserts Easy vanilla ice-cream cake A refreshing and delicious dessert to end a summer meal. The recipe is so simple that it makes itself! Tips to ensure the success of... 15 August 2022 242 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Melanzane a funghetto: Mushroom-style eggplant This side dish is a summer classic for my family, even if it is traditionally from Campania. Eggplants can now be found all year round,... 8 August 2022 638 by Ilaria Barisi
