Whenever my mother or grandmother decided to make pasta al forno when I was a child, it always turned it into a wonderful day. The baked pasta casserole lured everyone to the table and put a smile on every face. Today, this is the case in my own ...
Recipes index
Polpette di Pelliccia – Tuscan style potato meatballs
Polpette di Pelliccia - potato meatballs - from Tuscany are crispy and simply irresistible. Children also love them especially because of the wonderful story of Mr. Pelliccia (fur coat), which is traditionally told during this meal. A round ...
Torta Biancaneve. A Fairy Tale Cake
As white as cream, as red as raspberries and as black as chocolate! But the colourful “Snow White Cake” is not only a feast for the eyes. Because fluffy crème, fruity berries and fine chocolate sponge cake form an ensemble that melts in your ...
Salt-crusted Trout
Cooking in a salt crust is one of the best and most gentle methods of preparing tender meat, poultry and, above all, fish. Even trout can become juicy and incredibly aromatic in a salt crust. This traditional recipe from Italy is not only ancient but ...
Torta semplice – the simple cake for every day
This simple cake is light and airy, not too sweet and tastes as delicious when fresh as when toasted. We Italians like to dunk the Torta semplice into our coffee, a hot cocoa or a glass of cold milk. And the best thing: in Italy, this traditional ...
Marble cake all´italiana
Torta due colori - two-coloured cake - is name of the Italian version of the marble cake. For us Italians, the marble cake is a delicious treat for every and any occasion: we have marble cake when we crave something sweet for breakfast, or for a ...
Pretty spicy: Penne all’arrabbiata
This recipe is so simple that you will be more than surprised with the final result. Those of you who like spicy food will love pasta arrabiata with its chilli, garlic and tomatoes. This dish will make the blood in your veins flow that little bit ...
La pappa al pomodoro. Florentine tomato soup
Sun-ripened tomatoes, the delicious smell of garlic, basil and white bread. Tomato soup is, without a doubt, the flavour of summer. In Florence, they lovingly call it pappa al pomodoro. Pappa is the Italian word for children’s porridge. A truely ...
Spaghetti alla gricia
You do not need many ingredients to create a rich and full taste. For example, bacon, pecorino and pepper are all that is needed for the rustic spaghetti alla gricia. The perfect pasta when time is short. And of course for all those who like hearty ...
Rice pudding and chestnuts
This combination of rice pudding and chestnuts will put a huge smile on your face. Some say that rice pudding is a dish for children. In northern Italy, we could not disagree more. We believe that rice pudding doesn’t only warm our tummies, but also ...
Chocolate raspberry cake with pistachios
The colours of the torta cioccolato e lamponi are a true masterpiece, the composition of the aromas is a poem: dark chocolate meets fruity raspberries, quirky pistachios and piquant pink peppercorns. A sophisticated cake for special ...
Potato dumplings from Sorrento
The Sorrento-style gnocchi au gratin are a classic from the Amalfi Coast and Campania. Besides the potato dumplings, the other leading roles are played by sun-ripened aubergines and tomatoes. The dish is traditionally served in a pignatiello, a small ...
Stuffed gnocchi with spinach, ricotta and pumpkin seeds
Gnocchi are among the classics of Italian cuisine. And the gnocchi recipes are just as diverse as Italy's regions. One recipe originates from the northern Italian Alps and the Apennines. The typical ingredient for these excellent stuffed gnocchi: ...
Sicilian Ricotta Gnocchi
We all know gnocchi mainly from potato dough. But in Italy's regions, these delicious little pasta dumplings are also made from various types of flour, polenta or bread. In Venice and in Sicily, people love them with ricotta. Without potatoes is ...
Nonna Nina’s homemade fettucine all’uovo
If you love Italian cuisine, you simply have to try pasta fresca. Making your own pasta is really not rocket science. And if you follow the tricks that I learned from my grandmother, Nina, you will definitely become a master at making fettuccine ...
Mascarpone Elderberry Crostata. A Promise of Summer
Elderberry grows at the edge of almost every forest and many people today make their own syrup from the fragrant flowers. They give the juicy mascarpone elderberry cake its special aroma: a promise of summer with a touch of caramel and sea (salt) as ...
Spring greetings: Dandelion salad with asparagus, pear and hazelnuts
In this salad, slightly bitter dandelion teams up with green asparagus, and meets fruity pear, physalis and nuts. A dressing of lemon and chilli combines the unique aromas to create a work of art. On a side note, this vitamin-rich salad tastes most ...
Power pasta: Fettuccine Alfredo
Is your fridge almost empty? And after the holidays, you’re craving a quick and simple dish? Then Fettuccine Alfredo is exactly what you need. In Italy, we like to serve this pasta dish with butter and Parmesan when somebody is weak or sick. ...
Veal roulades with pine nuts and pistachios
Roll magical pine nuts and pistachios with some bacon into thin veal cutlets. Gently braise and you will be rewarded with a veritable feast for your taste buds. This veal roulades with pine nuts and pistachios recipe is from our family cookbook. My ...
Hot, hotter, ice lolly
All you need is your favourite fruit, some sugar, water as well as a little patience and your homemade “water ice” is almost complete. What could you enjoy more on hot summery days?! And everyone in the family can make their own flavour. ...
