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 …

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

For the dough 1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon granulated sugar6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold butter ¼ cup cold water or more (as needed).  For the filling 2 1/2 pints strawberries (about 2 pounds), steam off and cut in quarters2 large stalks rhubarb (about 12 ounces), cut in 3/4 inch pieces2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar 5 …

Torta Pasqualina (Ligurian Easter Tart)

Torta Pascualina is a traditional Easter dish of Ligurian origin, in northern Italy. It is a savory tart filled with spinach, ricotta and whole boiled eggs. It is perfect for a brunch and can be served hot or at room temperature. The original recipe was made with thirty-three sheets of very thin pastry dough stacked …

Cannoli Siciliani

Yield: 18 Check step by step video here For the cannoli pastry shell 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose flour2 yolks eggs2 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil½ cup Marsala For the stuffing 2 pounds ricotta, drained and processed1 cup of powdered sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup candied orange peel1 tablespoon orange blossom water For finishing 1 …

Torta di Mele della Nonna (Grandma’s Apple Cake)

This recipe is adapted from La Cucina Italiana magazine (Italian version; September 2020). olive oil to oil the pan4 eggs1 1/2 cups sugar (300 grams)2/3 cup butter (150 grams), soften3 1/4 cups flour (400 grams)1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 cup milk1/2 cup rum3 pounds apple, peeled and thinly sliced1 teaspoon vanilla2 teaspoons cinnamonjuice of 1 lemon …

Cauliflower Cake

This recipe is adapted from "Plenty More" by Yotam Ottolenghi. This is the perfect dish to make as a main vegetarian course with a green salad or as part of a brunch menu. It is very attractive and delicious. I substitute the flour in the recipe for almond meal/flour. I also omit some ingredients I …

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Adapted from Emily Luchetti’s Fearless Baker, 2011; makes about 30 cookies 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick-cooking or steel-cut)1 cup All-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoon whole milk1/2 cup dried apricots1/2 cup walnuts Cream …

Torta di Carote (Italian Carrot Cake)

3 eggs1 1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oilZest and juice of 1 orange300 grams carrots, about 6 (medium size)1 1/2 cup walnuts, grounded1 1/2 cup flour2 teaspoon baking powder Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line and oil a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper. You can use olive oil for …

Pan d’Arancio (Sicilian Orange Cake)

While most orange cakes are flavored with the zest or the juice of the citrus fruit, nothing goes to waste in this Sicilian version. The whole orange is processed into a puree and then added to the batter. The resulting cake is very moist and fragrant, and it has an intense citrus flavor. Enjoy! 2 …

Cauliflower Fritters

Serves  20 1 small head cauliflower (1 3/4 pounds), cut into short 1/2-inch-wide floretsSalt and pepper, to taste1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 egg1 cup sparkling water1 tablespoon parsley, choppedOlive oil for deep frying (or a mixture of olive and canola oils) Cook cauliflower in a 4- to 5-quart pot of simmering salted water, uncovered, …