Confit refers to any preserved food that is cooked slowly at a very low temperature (usually 200 Fahrenheit or lower) in fat, oil or a syrup with high sugar content. This cooking method is especially good for tomatoes. It brings out the intensity and sweetness of the tomato. For this recipe, the best option to … Continue reading Tomato Confit
If you are fond of the classic tiramisù, you would definitely enjoy this fresh twist on the popular Italian coffee dessert. Strawberry and Rhubarb tiramisù is a great dessert choice for a spring celebration like Mother’s Day. You can serve it in a large dish for a family-style dessert, or in individual glasses or elegant cups … Continue reading Strawberry and Rhubarb Tiramisù
These cookies have become one of my family favorite Easter treat. The addition of fresh ricotta cheese in the recipe makes these cookies very airy and light. Although you can find ricotta all year round at the grocery store, it is a seasonal ingredient. After all, ricotta is made from fresh milk and spring is when … Continue reading Treccine di Ricotta (Easter Ricotta Braid)
This delicious savory cake is filled with ricotta and seasoned with spring herbs, spinach, onions and pecorino Romano. You can assemble the cake up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. You may need to add a few minutes onto the baking time, so watch it closely … Continue reading Torta Rustica (Savory Cake with Spinach, Ricotta and Fresh Herbs)
Happy New Year! To start the 2017 right, I wanted to suggest this recipe that is simple to make but it is nourishing and flavorful. You can make a big batch of roasted beet salad and store it in the fridge for up to one week. It is great as a side dish or as … Continue reading Roasted Beet Salad
These are donuts shaped fritters from Abruzzo, called fritti di patate. Along with panettone and torrone, fritti di patate was part of my family holiday tradition. They are also known as Graffe in Napoli and as Ciambelle in other parts of Italy. Having potatoes as part of the dough in this particular family recipe make a lighter and softer pastry. … Continue reading Fritti di Patate (Italian potato donuts)
This is a great tart to serve for Thanksgiving or for any dinner party! 1 cup all purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 tablespoon sugar 1/4 pound (1 sticks) cold butter, diced 1 egg beaten About 100 ml iced water 3 tablespoon apricot preserve 4 medium apples (granny smith or golden delicious) 1/2 cup sugar To make … Continue reading Apple Tart
