Pizzagaina {Pizza Chiena, Pizza Rustica, Pizza Piena}
Pizzagaina is an Italian-American name for the Italian Pizza Piena also widely known as Pizza Rustica. Pizza Chiena is a typical Neapolitan rustic ham, salami and cheese pie prepared during …
Italian Foods
How To Make Soffritto {Recipe, Tips, Tricks & Its Uses}
In this classic soffritto recipe you’ll find all the tips, tricks and a step-by-step guide how to make soffritto, how to store it and how to use it in recipes. …
Cuccidati – Italian Fig Cookies
Cuccidati Siciliani, also spelled as “cucciddati” are typical Italian Fig Cookies from Sicily that are made during Christmas time and big holidays. Shortbread pastry dough stuffed with soft, fragrant mix …
Sfogliatelle {Authentic Recipe Step By Step}
Sfogliatelle Ricce is an iconic Italian pastry originated in Napoli, Campagnia region. Super thin layers of crunchy dough filled with delicious orange and cinnamon flavored ricotta cream. In this recipe …
The Best Rice For Risotto & Its Great Alternatives
Rice is the key ingredient in any Italian Risotto. Depending on the rice type, it can make or break your risotto, no matter how carefully you have chosen the rest …
Traditional Focaccia Bread {Focaccia Genovese}
Focaccia bread is one of the most famous Italian flatbreads. This Focaccia, Genovese is the most classic, Italian Focaccia recipe. Soft and spongy inside it’s generously coated with extra virgin …
Cecina or Farinata {Ligurian Chickpea Flatbread}
Hot out of the oven farinata is probably one of the best tastes that can instantly throw you back to Ligurian province of Italy. But not only there. Farinata, cecina …
The Best Italian Recipes With Eggplant
Who doesn’t love soft and creamy texture of eggplants? Its mild and delicate flavor makes eggplant a perfect veggie (or it’s actually a FRUIT!) to pair with all sorts of …
Pinsa Romana {Roman Style Pizza}
Pinsa or Pinsa Romana is an ancient, healthier and more digestible version of classic Neapolitan pizza. Its name comes from the Latin “pinsère” which means to stretch, press down, and …
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe {Rapini}
Are you tired of conventional steamed spinach or broccoli sides? This sauteed broccoli rabe will give you the perfect variety to classic healthy green sides. For those of you hearing …
Cotechino With Lentils – Italian New Year’s Tradition
Cotechino and lentils is a typical dish for New Year’s Eve. Mainly for two reasons. First, if you’ve ever received an Italian Christmas Gift Basket you’re most likely have found …
Frittelle {Ciambelle} – Italian Doughnuts
Frittelle, ciambelle or simply legendary Italian doughnuts. These is a special treat that should never be missed during Christmas time and especially during Carnival (Mardi Gras) period. And honestly, any …
Bottarga {What Is Bottarga & How To Use It}
What Is Bottarga And How It’s Made Bottarga is salt-cured fish roe made mainly from grey mullet and tuna fish egg pouches. Roe sacks are extracted carefully and cleaned thoroughly …
The Best Italian No Bake Desserts
On a hot summer day, is there anything better than indulging yourself with one of these fresh, mouth watering desserts? 😊 The best part? Most of them are ready in …
Mostarda Mantovana {Northern Italy Candied Fruit Condiment}
Have you ever heard of Italian mustards? It’s not a conventional type of mustard, but rather a type of condiment in and of itself. To make Italian Mustard, candied fruit …