Nutella Bread & Butter Pudding

Here is out Italian Twintastico Twist on the classic bread and butter pudding. Rich with cream and vanilla and now Nutella – Perfect for using up any excess Christmas Panettone. Ingredients Method Heat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a shallow baking dish with butter. Cut Panettone into thick slices, leaving the crusts on. Butter the slices and arrange one layer in the dish slightly … Continue reading Nutella Bread & Butter Pudding

Pistachio Carbonara

A Twintastico twist on the classic carbonara. Adding pistachio pesto and crushed pistachios on top takes the carbonara to the next level! Ingredients Method In a large pan fry the pancetta until crisp. Take off the heat. In a bowl whisk the egg yolks, cheese and lots of pepper until combined. Add in the pistachio pesto and mix to combine. Cook the gnocchi in boiling … Continue reading Pistachio Carbonara

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