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 …
Holiday Entertaining
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It’s the holiday season, and in Europe, that means festive markets, glowing lights, and—most importantly—the foods that make this time of year so magical. Think panettone with delicate candied …
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Mmm… potato, and melting cheese, and creamy mascarpone, on crisp, golden pastry? Heaven. Make this once, and you will make it forever more, experimenting with different spices and herbs, …
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Who doesn’t love a prawn (shrimp) cocktail? This is a play on the classic, served in baby gem lettuce cups. Your prawn options include buying whole prawns and cooking …
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A few years back, we made Thomas Keller’s recipe for salmon rillettes. It was rich in flavor and texture. However, it was a complex recipe that made a lot. …
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Mixologists have yet to discover that the sweet-and-sour tones of traditional balsamic make the vinegar an ideal cocktail ingredient. For years, I have been mixing extra vecchio with tap …
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Buccellati, cookies stuffed with dried fruits and nuts, are the most traditional Sicilian Christmas sweet and are made all over the island, in different shapes and with all kinds …
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Traditionally plain or with almonds, Kourabiedes are our favourite biscuits that we make especially over Christmas in Greece. My daughters love my version with the pecans, and they asked …
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The first Christmas I celebrated with Yolanda’s family in California was in stark contrast to the big overeating events of my Italian family’s holiday affair. There was no Feast …
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Boozy, warming and spicy, this is the perfect pudding for autumn (fall) indulgence. If you can’t get cider brandy then swap it for Calvados, or even cognac or Cointreau. …
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Each culture has its own unique spin on holiday baking, especially when it comes to cookies. It’s time to switch up your holiday baking game and try something new …
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Words and photos by Andi Pilot. In December, when days are cold and there’s little sunlight, Swiss families often gather together to bake cookies. It’s an important feature of Advent, the run-up …