Christmas Baking

Cantucci, also known as cantuccini are crunchy almond biscotti from Tuscani that are perfect for dunking in coffee, tea or better yet in sweet Marsala Wine or Vin Santo. Cantucci …

These sweet Reginelle Cookies, also known as Italian sesame seed cookies or Regina Cookies (“Biscotti Regina” in Italian), originated in Palermo but are found all around Sicily. So you want …

Sicilian Almond Cookies or Paste Di Mandorla are perfect for Holiday Cookie Trays. These Italian Cookies are very easy to make and they disappear quickly! There are dozens if not …

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 …

Also called Brutti Ma Buoni are traditional Italian cookies made with cooked meringue and chopped hazelnuts. Their origin is pretty vague. Some thing they were first seen in a family-owned …

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 …

Pignolata is one of the most simple and delicious Italian treats typical for Christmas and Carnival season. Slightly crunchy fried dough balls coated with honey and lemon zest they are …

Amaretti cookies are probably the world’s most famous Italian cookies out there. And for a good reason! Slightly crunchy on the outside they’re perfectly chewy gooey inside. With the first …

These soft and buttery Italian butter cookies are a little old-fashioned but they’re ALWAYS in season. Whip and bake the whole thing in less than 30 minutes. Easy, elegant and …

Papassini are traditional Sardinian cookies made for All Saints’ Day or Ognisanti (Halloween time). But there is no big holiday that goes by without them. The size of the list …

It’s impossible to imagine and Italian household where there is no a pack of pasta in the pantry. And while pasta is availble in the stores and online in all …

You can literally find no Italian family who doesn’t have Panettone for Christmas. Soft, fluffy, full of winter flavors it’s one of those iconic Italian foods that is a MUST …

They say “You haven’t been to Lucca if you haven’t tried Buccellato”. That’s just to give you an idea how traditional this pastry is. And in case you’re wondering, Lucca …

Beautiful gift baskets loaded with sweet and savory delicacies is a perfect family gift for almost any occasion and especially for Christmas. Now, you can choose among dozens if not …

Light, soft and incredibly delicious these lemon cookies is a perfect fit for any occasion. Make them for a Christmas cookie tray or pack in a cookie box to gift …