tigelle Tigelle, also called crescentine, are small, thin round flatbreads from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, often eaten with salty cured meats that this area is also famous for. Tigelle bread was originally eaten by people living in the…
Burrata Caprese
insalata caprese con burrata I cannot resist a caprese salad. But I am going to upgrade it, to a burrata caprese! Traditionally a caprese is made with mozzarella cheese, but I am replacing that with the luxurious and decadent and…
Italian Pumpkin Soup
crema di zucca There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of creamy, winter squash soup. And here in Italy, they appreciate the cozy, fall flavors of pumpkin soup just as much as Americans do. This Italian pumpkin soup will make…
Broccoli Asparagus Soup
vellutata di asparagi e broccoli Eating green foods makes you feel healthy, right? But healthy foods aren’t always appetizing. This broccoli asparagus soup is not only beautiful to look at but it’s delicious to eat as well. It screams spring,…
Mascarpone and Tomato Sauce
pasta al pomodoro e mascarpone Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of pasta with tomato sauce? For me it’s nostalgic of being a kid and eating Sunday dinner with my grandparents. And there’s nothing wrong with achieving that…
Calabrese Easter Cookies
biscotti di pasqua calabresi I love when a holiday has a special treat associated with it. In Italy, there are always beautiful sweets or breads appearing in every pasticceria at different times of the year to signify a new holiday…
