While cassata cakes are famously decorative, this Ricotta Cake (Torta di Ricotta) captures that classic Italian cake elegance in a lighter, more manageable recipe. With layers of airy sponge…
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Torta della Nonna is a classic Italian dessert that combines a buttery shortcrust pastry with a rich custard filling and a crunchy topping of pine nuts. It’s a beloved…
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There’s something incredibly satisfying about cooking a slow-roasted pork shoulder, especially as the temperatures drop. It’s the kind of dish that fills your home with warm, comforting aromas…
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I have never liked the idea of a signature dish; whenever I was asked what mine was, I always replied that I didn’t have one; the idea of repeating…
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This is definitely one of my absolute favourite things’ I could live on pane e pomodoro and never get tired of it. Over the years, we have explored this…
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Italy is all about simple, delicious food, and this stuffed eggplant recipe, Involtini di Melanzane, is no exception. Imagine thin slices of eggplant filled with a creamy mix of…
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This recipe was taught to me by a woman in Sicily when I was twenty-one. I was a student at the time and couldn’t believe the patience it took…
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When it comes to Italian desserts, the Amalfi Coast is synonymous with the zesty and refreshing flavor of lemons. One bite of the Amalfi Lemon Cake, and you’ll be…
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As I write this, I am desperate to be anywhere but here in the Hudson Valley. My wanderlust has peaked, and in my mind I’m in Italy with friends…
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When it comes to summer salads, nothing beats a dish that’s as easy to make as it is bursting with flavor. Enter Maurizia’s Potato, Olive, and Caper Salad, a…
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There’s something about the sweltering heat of a summer day that calls for a refreshing, icy treat. Enter Watermelon Granita—a simple, yet utterly satisfying dessert that hails from Sicily,…
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One day, when I’m living in a whimsically decrepit villa in southern Italy, backing on to woodlands and looking down towards the ocean, I’ll grab my whittled walking stick…