People from Tuscany are well known for being practical and doing things their way. Instead of mixing eggs and flour, roll the dough, make the filling, shape it, and seal it to make it into a ravioli, someone came up with the idea: why hide this beautiful filling of ricotta and spinach in […]
Tartines are appealing, easy, versatile, and lighter than normal sandwiches. They’re an ideal party appetizer but also a decent lunch or dinner. You can top them with just about anything, but try to keep these a few rules in mind.photos coco zordan Use sturdy bread : Dense, nutty multi-grain or hearty […]
From my friend Johneen a recipe she used to make with her mother to celebrate Easter: “These Italian cookies are like little cakes and were a favorite in our house during Easter season. My mother would ice the cookies in different pastel colors so the cookies would look like Easter eggs!”photos coco […]
Mouthwatering crespelle or crepes filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach sauce, baked with a knob of butter, sage and freshly grated parmesan cheese. It doesn’t get any better …photos coco zordan Note: crepes can be prepared ahead of time. If not using immediately, cover cooked, cooled crepes with a plastic wrap and […]
These vegetarian meatballs made with cheese in place of meat, derive from a traditional peasant cuisine of the South of Italy, “cucina povera”, which was made of simple ingredients and leftovers but of great taste and authenticity. These delicious and nutritious meatballs can be great as an appetizer, or served with a […]
Last Saturday I was looking on line for something sweet and quick and I found this recipe in an italian blog: Soft Pie with Ricotta and Preserve in 10 Minutes. That’s what I was looking for! It really takes 10 minutes to make: first, you mix all ingredients for the pie together, then you […]
I find the process of making lasagna extremely relaxing. I love working on the sauces and fillings and assembling them in a dish before baking. This recipe is one of the italian classics: creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh […]
If you have somebody in your family who’s gluten-intolerant (like my daughter Maria) you’ll be happy to discover this irresistible recipe. Its flavor and texture make it the perfect dessert for everybody. I like this cake the next day, when completely chilled: its flavor and texture seem to get better with […]