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SPRING IN AN ITALIAN KITCHEN:

Italian Fava Bean Pesto and Pecorino Pasta Recipe from Rome

A deliciously fresh, vernal fava bean pesto to season spaghetti (or linguine), plus a rain of pecorino flakes to add flavor peaks and crunchiness.

The Italian authentic and original tortellini panna e prosciutto recipe

Are you ready to make the authentic tortellini panna e prosciutto recipe? The recipe that my male friends and brothers made continuously to satisfy their endless appetites. The steps they had learned from their moms and nonnas and that they replicated as accurately as their first-experienced skills let them.

Authentic Torta Pasqualina Recipe from Liguria – A Traditional Italian Easter Dish

Torta Pasqualina: the recipe of the Ligurian Easter savory tart with greens, ricotta, and eggs.

asparagus rice bowl with chickpeas and almonds

asparagus buddha bowl with rice, chickpeas and almonds

Italian Russian salad recipe

Russian salad recipe: the original recipe with vegetables, pickles, and mayonnaise.

latte di mandorla: the Sicilian almond milk

How to make almond milk at home with the authentic Sicilian recipe.

Sicilian Baked Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe – Authentic Italian Easter Dessert

The Italian Easter pie from Sicily: a ricotta pie (crostata) spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest.

DIY chocolate gift basket ideas

A DIY chocolate gift basket for gourmet people.

Italian pasta frolla recipe (to make Nutella crostata)

Italian pasta frolla is the sweet pastry dough we use to make delicious crostata pies, cookies, and pastries. Here’s the recipe!

Authentic Italian Easter Bread Recipe: Pan di Ramerino

A sweet Italian Easter bread recipe from Tuscany: pan di ramerino, rosemary and raisins bread rolls.

herbal chocolate: no cooking chocolate enfleurage

A delicious and charming homemade gift recipe: chocolate enfleurage.

burrata appetizer ideas: basil marinated burrata

Italian stracciatella marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh basil leaves.

easy ricotta mousse made in three delicious ways

The traditional ricotta mousse recipe, made in 3 easy ways.

tomato salad from Sicily

a tasty Italian tomato salad, with olives, capers, anchovies, fresh oregano and basil

An Italian savory zucchini bread recipe

a healthy, easy, savory zucchini bread recipe, with spring chives

olive oil carrot cake

Olive oil carrot cake recipe with healthy ingredients. A carrot cake with olive oil, hazelnut and oatmeal flour, honey, and apple juice.

cured egg yolks

what can you make with just egg yolks? the cured egg yolks recipe!

the egg project

4 egg recipes from Italy and the Mediterranean   a very Italian Spring omelette with...

eggs en cocotte in a jar

eggs en cocotte, cooked in a jar, seasoned with a tequila vinaigrette and ready for heavy dipping

Ricotta and Asparagus Omelette Recipe: A Fresh, Spring-Inspired Italian Breakfast Dish

Italian omelette recipes: asparagus omelette with ricotta, chives and thyme

quail eggs recipe: Turkish çılbır

gourmet çılbır: poached quail eggs on avocado yogurt with arugula and basil chimichurri

spaghetti and meatballs recipe with lemon and cream

spaghetti and meatballs, lemon flavored and delicately seasoned

homemade pasta dough

An easy basil homemade pasta dough recipe, by hand or with the pasta machine.

a dairy free pesto recipe: the egg yolk pesto

egg yolk pesto, no parmesan, no lactose

Italian almond flour cakes: white chocolate torta caprese

An autumn twist to the Italian torta caprese: persimmon, honey and thyme.

Un twist autunnale alla torta caprese: cachi, miele e timo.

Roman Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes (Pomodori al Riso)

Italian stuffed tomatoes with rice, “pomodori al riso”, is a traditional recipe from Rome. Here is the authentic recipe of the Italian rice stuffed tomatoes: they have a a lot of fresh herbs and a hint of parmesan cheese, and they are baked with potatoes.

galette recipe with cherry tomatoes and balsamic

cherry tomatoes galette: roasted tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and basil leaves in an olive oil pie crust

a gelato serving idea: fiordilatte with dulce de leche cups and glazed pancetta

dulce de leche icecream cups with fior di latte gelato and Cointreau glazed pancetta flakes

an easy lemonade recipe (really easy)

A Slow Living beach vacation and a trick to pimp up your lemonade.

una vacanza marina all’insegna dello Slow Living & un trucchetto per ravvivare la Limonata!

infused olive oil recipes

lemon & basil for grilled fish and cold summer soups. lime & basil for salad dressings & ceviche recipes

italian arugula salad

fresh + sweet + bitter + umami + crunchy

Agretti and Spring Potatoes Skillet Recipe from Italy

Agretti and spring potatoes in a skillet is an easy, delicious Italian recipe.

zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and matcha

matcha stuffed zucchini blossoms: what happens when Italy meets Japan in a gourmet kitchen

oven roasted tomatoes sauce

sweet and scented oven roasted tomato sauce recipe

loquats recipes: pesto

A smooth seasonal pesto for fresh spring pasta nights.

a chive flowers recipe: infused vinegar

Here’s a wonderful way to preserve chives flowers…

grilled cheese sandwich with pecorino and fava beans

Pecorino & Fava Beans are May Day’s culinary tradition in Rome: here they are, in one delicious sandwich.

what to do with basil flowers: infuse olive oil

purple basil flowers to flavor your gourmet kitchen oils!

walnut pesto & broccoli rabe pasta

creamy walnut pesto pasta, with healthy broccolini and a touch of cinnamon

no bake cheesecake recipe in a jar

three layers of goodness: cookie crust, condensed milk cheesy cream and crunchy almond nougat

pasta salad ideas: raw zucchini pasta salad

A fresh, made from scratch, cold pasta salad… in a jar, for yur picnics!

fresh tomato tuna pasta recipe

Fresh tomato tuna pasta with cherry tomatoes, anchovies, capers, and basil. Make this tuna pasta with cherry tomatoes when you want to enjoy those fresh, sweet seasonal tomatoes.

strawberry lemonade recipe

Strawberry lemonade recipe with fresh strawberries and lemons, rosemary flavored water, and honey.

a kefir recipe: the asparagus kefir dip

a fresh, healthy, deliciuos, homemade dip for your picnic asparagus

Chocolate covered spoons for Easter or Christmas

chocolate dipped spoons with coconut grass and sugar butterflies

Italian one pot pasta with zucchini

One pan pasta is my new it-recipe.

The authentic Italian Carciofi Alla Romana recipe

Ciao! Today I’m sharing the authentic Carciofi Alla Romana recipe from Rome: artichokes stuffed with mint, breadcrumbs, and a hint of liquor, then slowly cooked until tender and delicious.

parmesan & sage mashed potato pancakes

soft, delicious potato pancakes with sage butter

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Authentic Italian Spinach with Cheese Recipe

Authentic Italian Spinach with Cheese Recipe

This Italian spinach with cheese recipe is a delicious, cheesy side dish made with fresh spinach, mozzarella, and cacioricotta—a unique aged ricotta cheese from Southern Italy. Creamy, comforting, and easy to prepare, it’s a staple of Italian home cooking.Italian...

Italian-Style Sautéed Broccoli Recipe – The Authentic Way

Italian-Style Sautéed Broccoli Recipe – The Authentic Way

Italian-style sautéed broccoli is a creamy, aromatic side dish that perfectly captures the essence of Italian home cooking. Unlike the crunchy broccoli you may be used to, this traditional Italian recipe calls for overcooking the broccoli until tender and stir-frying...

Italian pizza dough recipe and cast-iron skillet baking

Italian pizza dough recipe and cast-iron skillet baking

In this post, I’m sharing a proper Italian pizza dough recipe using fresh baker’s yeast and a cast-iron skillet method for baking pizza in a home oven. Learn how to make crispy, chewy, and delicious homemade Italian pizza with this step-by-step guide!Italian Pizza...

Cinque Terre Easter table setting

Cinque Terre Easter table setting

As I planned my upcoming trip to Cinque Terre, I decided to bring a touch of Ligurian beauty into my home with a seasonal Easter brunch. Inspired by the picturesque coastal towns of Cinque Terre, I created an Easter table setting featuring soft hues of blue, pink, and...

Italian smoked salmon pasta recipe

Italian smoked salmon pasta recipe

Italian smoked salmon pasta recipe (penne al salmone) made with penne pasta, smoked salmon, heavy cream, white wine, a hint of brandy, and fresh parsley. A delicious, festive, and traditional Italian pasta dish for Christmas Eve!