Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

The perfect snack, moist, sweet and melts in the mouth, the zucchini adds a level of moisture and subtle sweet flavour that will make this bread a must-make for your next afternoon snack. Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line an 9“-x-5” loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides; In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking … Continue reading Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

Ossa dei Morti – Bones of the dead

Crisp almond flavored cookies made to celebrate All Saints Day. While North America celebrates October 31st, Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, In Italy, November 1st is a Roman Catholic holiday that Italians celebrate. It is called All Saints’ or All Souls Day, and this is a day for remembering your deceased family members. There are many different traditions followed on this special holiday, and each … Continue reading Ossa dei Morti – Bones of the dead

Pumpkin Gnocchi

This easy homemade gnocchi recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin after Halloween. Used instead of traditional potato, the mashed pumpkin gives the finished gnocchi a beautiful golden colour and sweet taste. Cooked with a simple sage butter sauce, this recipe is sure to warm you up on chilly autumnal evenings. Ingredients Method Steam the pumpkin in a colander set over a … Continue reading Pumpkin Gnocchi

Linguine in a Creamy Gorgonzola and Pistachio Sauce

The most indulgent sauce you will ever taste! Creamy Gorgonzola, mixed with crunchy, nutty pistachio, wrapped around luscious locks of linguine! A match made in heaven! Ingredients Method Add the pasta to a pan of boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Add the cream to a large sauce pan on medium and cook for around 5 minutes. Add the gorgonzola and break up … Continue reading Linguine in a Creamy Gorgonzola and Pistachio Sauce

Nutellotti

Are you looking for delicious cookies to enjoy during your breaks or a snack to preare for your children? Today we present Nutellotti (soft Nutella cookies), small cookies made with Nutella dough. They have a creamy centre enveloped in a soft dough, hard to resist. Each cookie is then topped with crunchy chopped hazelnuts placed on small, charming tufts of Nutella: enjoy with hot tea or … Continue reading Nutellotti

Pizzicati Italian Cookies

Pizzicati Italian Cookies A delicious crunchy cookie recipe. Traditionally filled with your favorite Jam or Nutella! These simple, buttery cookies make the perfect snack or even dessert. Ingredients 190g/1 1/4 cup self raising flour 125g/1/2 cup butter 100g/1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg Plain flour, to dust Nutella Jam Icing/powdered sugar Method Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick … Continue reading Pizzicati Italian Cookies

Nutella Cookie Skillet

Nutella Cookie Skillet Buttery and gooey on the inside, crispy and golden on the outside! This Nutella Stuffed Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie has us begging for more. There’s nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven, especially one that is oozing with chocolate hazelnut Nutella. Every bite melts in your mouth! Ingredients 250g/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder … Continue reading Nutella Cookie Skillet

Alberti’s Lady’s Kisses

Alberti’s Lady’s Kisses – Baci di Dama Baci di Dama – Italian for “Lady’s Kisses,” these little sandwich hazelnut cookies layered with chocolate are a perfect accompaniment to an after-dinner espresso. They are very delicate and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is very addictive. Named for their shape which is said to resemble the lips of a lady intent on kissing! Makes about 20 – … Continue reading Alberti’s Lady’s Kisses