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
New Recipes
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuscan-style bean stew – Fagioli all’uccelletto
Once a famous restaurateur travelled to Tuscany especially to taste the beans cooked with sage. Today the "beans in the style of birds" are known throughout Italy and are a popular starter or side
Fennel salad with apples and nuts
Mettere il finocchio fra le mele, add fennel to apples, is an Italian proverb. Whether people, situations or aromas – it is precisely the supposedly dissimilar that often results in a great
Artichokes in Jewish and Roman style
Many moons ago, the Etruscans loved the artichoke. The ancient Greeks even gave it a place in mythology. And the Romans, too, appreciated this fine vegetable. Whether Jewish style, alla giudia, or
Black Rice Tagliatelle with Prawns and Broccoli
Pasta from the famous Venus rice, fine prawns and a sauce with saffron and broccoli. This dish is a homage to the colours of many Italian islands, to the gifts of the earth and the sea and a homage to
Culargiones all’Ogliastra – Sardinian style pasta
Not only in Italy do filled pasta mirror local eating traditions. Culargiones from the mountainous region of Sardinia are no exception. And many a Sardinian also believes them to have spiritual
