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Panettone from Scratch

Panettone from Scratch, Italian Christmas delicacy, featuring my grandmother’s story of how it all started … There are several legends about history of Panettone. They include noble Italian families since sugar, wheat flour and eggs were luxuries in 15th century. Rye and spelt were the most common, cheaper grains to… Read more »

Castagnaccio

  Castagnaccio is chestnut flour, rosemary, pine nuts, dried fruit, dense, rustic Italian cake. Autumnal Italian classic!   If you prefer experiencing different tastes and flavours, especially desserts with low sugar, this Castagnaccio recipe is the one you are looking for. Tuscans don’t use a lot of sugar to make… Read more »

Lard Torcetti

  Italian simple vintage twist cookies. Lard makes them flaky, crunchy, and they are just sweet enough! Irresistible!   Italian vintage cookies, these Lard Torcetti are perfect for any occasion; weekday snack, Sunday afternoon coffee, holidays, gift …. Just name it. They are not of fancy kind. Not at all.… Read more »

Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe

  Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe is beautiful boozy lemon twist on Italian traditional dessert with ladyfingers. This lemon curd version is perfect for warm summer days and nights! There is a kid friendly version included too!   How to make limoncello tiramisu recipe? Our version includes Limoncello from Scratch  . It… Read more »

Perfect Lasagna Soup

Perfect Lasagna Soup : home made is the best ! Every single ingredient in this Perfect Lasagna Soup speaks for itself: so full of north Mediterranean traditional flavours and spices that made you fall in love with lasagna bake, at first place ! Olive oil, fresh garlic and onion, Ricotta… Read more »

Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe

Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe : quick and easy summer week dinner or office lunch. Has it ever happened you find several slices of pepperonis, olives, cheese and tomatoes in the fridge ? If your answer is „ of course „, this Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe is absolutely perfect way to… Read more »

Zuppa Toscana Recipe

  Zuppa Toscana Recipe is delicious Toscana soup recipe with mild Italian sausage, white beans, and baby spinach. Simple and hearty soup recipe as all other cucina povera meals!   This is not Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana Recipe. It is my version, and it seems every household has its… Read more »

Simple Focaccia

  Simple Focaccia is easy Italian focaccia bread recipe using Manitoba flour, olive oil and warm water. Great to enjoy simple slice with wine or cut to make a sandwich but could be served with stew or soup!   How to make focaccia bread? When making the dough my grandmother… Read more »

Rustic Lard Bread

Rustic Lard Bread : perfect recipe for Italian lard bread , made with water, dry yeast and lard instead of butter to get soft dough; baked in the oven for tasty and simple slices served with prosciutto ! Last year, I started to renew my family vintage recipes and found… Read more »