Pizzelle are traditional waffle like cookies from Abruzzo, Italy. You can serve them with jam or nutella or make them into ice cream cones while still warm. For this recipe you need a pizzelle iron. You can buy it at amazon or cooking stores. 3 eggszest of 1 lemon3/4 cups sugar2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or other extracts of your … Continue reading Pizzelle or Ferratelle
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Parmigiana di Zucchini
3 or 4 firm zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 ½ tablespoon sea salt 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 pounds of your favorite tomato sauce (or my simple tomato sauce recipe from my eggplant parmigiana here)1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated1 pound low-moisture mozzarella, shredded To prepare the zucchini, sprinkle eggplants all over … Continue reading Parmigiana di Zucchini
Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
2 slices of crustless country bread, cut in cubes1/2 cup milk 1 egg1 pound ground beef (or a combination of lamb, pork and beef)1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon dry oregano1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons more for the pan1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley … Continue reading Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
This pastry is made on March 19th. to celebrate Italian Father's Day. The zeppole dough is similar to the choux pastry used in cream puffs, profiteroles, and eclairs. They can be baked or fried. The classic version is filled with a lemon flavored pastry cream but nowadays you can find them in Italian bakeries with … Continue reading Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Mini Lemon Crostata (Italian Mini Lemon Tarts)
Check the video for this recipe here Yield: 1 x 9-inch tart or 1x26 mini cupcake pan For the pasta frolla or pastry (check also the video here) 2 sticks cold butter (8 oz)2 cups All-Purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 egg1/4 cup almonds, finely grounded For the lemon cream or curd (check also the video here) … Continue reading Mini Lemon Crostata (Italian Mini Lemon Tarts)
Limoncello, Mandarinetto and other citrus Italian liquors
Winter, when citrus are in season and at the best of their flavor, is my favorite time to make limoncello. In that way I can preserve its refreshing flavor and enjoy it all year round. Limoncello is a traditional, lemon-flavored, southern-Italian dessert liqueur that is often served chilled as “digestivo” after a meal. It is … Continue reading Limoncello, Mandarinetto and other citrus Italian liquors
Holiday Star Bread
For the dough 1 tablespoon dry yeast 3/4 cup milk¼ cup butter3 tablespoon sugar1 ½ teaspoon salt2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 ½ cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour For the filling 1/4 cup butter soften1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cinnamon For the glaze 1 yolk1 Tablespoon water Place yeast in a bowl. … Continue reading Holiday Star Bread
Chicken Cacciatore (Chicken hunter style)
Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. Thus, chicken cacciatore means chicken that is prepared hunter style. This classic of the Italian cuisine is made by braising chicken pieces with aromatic herbs and vegetables in tomato sauce. It is comfort food for Italians and it is usually served with polenta, rice or mashed potato. 6 chicken bone-in … Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore (Chicken hunter style)
New York-Style Cheesecake
I just came back from my trip to Italy and my Italian niece asked me to teach her how to make New York Style cheesecake. My younger son also helped. I think they did a great job! For the Crust 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or any other cookies)1/3 cup melted butter2 tablespoons sugar For … Continue reading New York-Style Cheesecake
Carrot Ginger Soup
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 onion, coarsely chopped4 large carrots, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces2 tablespoon ginger, sliced4 cups water or chicken or vegetable stock3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon fennel seedszest of 1 lemon1 tablespoon white wine vinegar2 tablespoon tomato pastesalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped Heat … Continue reading Carrot Ginger Soup
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