Cakes Desserts The Gorizian Presnitz Grandma Irene didn’t leave me the recipe for her Presnitz, which she stopped making when I was really young. I don’t know why. She only... 26 December 2023 323 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Parfait with vanilla and raspberries: the Italian Zuccotto The first name of the Zuccotto seems to have been “Elmo di Caterina” (Catherine helm). In the mid-1500s it was a typical Florentine dessert with... 24 July 2023 378 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Spoon desserts Zabaione with amaretti biscuits During a trip in the countryside of Piacenza, I wanted to visit Verdi’s villa in S. Agata. The ticket office was closed and only reopened... 21 November 2022 468 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Pastasciutta “Carbonara” pasta Spaghetti alla carbonara is an iconic Roman recipe. There are various theories on its origins. Two are most popular: one certifies that it was a... 4 April 2022 467 by Ilaria Barisi
Chicken and rabbit Second Courses Chicken in fricassee The first time I ate this dish was at my aunt Cecilia’s house when I was a child. I fell in love with it and... 4 October 2021 376 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Mom’s stuffed veal with pistachios This recipe was a classic of mom’s lunches or dinners for special occasions when I was little. I have always been hypocritically carnivorous – hypocritical... 3 May 2021 364 by Ilaria Barisi