Frollini is a classic of the Italian breakfast. These pastry dough cookies are very simple to prepare and absolutely delicious! Today I make chocolate Italian Frollini enriched with white chocolate chips: they will be our breakfast the next weekend!
ZEPPOLE (Graffe) – Italian doughnuts recipe & history – all you need to know!
Zeppole are one of the most popular Italian sweet snacks: a delicious bite to taste walking around the downtown of Naples! This recipe is incredibly ancient and comes directly from the Roman Empire cuisine. Here the recipe and the history of these Italian doughnuts!
ZABAGLIONE RECIPE & HISTORY – All you need to know!
Zabaglione is a classic Italian custard served either as a dessert or as a garnish of several sweets and cakes. This egg and sweet wine cream is particularly popular during Christmas and Easter time and paired with traditional cookies like Savoiardi and Amaretti, and also with berries and chocolate. Beyond its deliciousness, Zabaione is also the protagonist of an exciting history: here the traditional recipe and the history!
CANNONCINI RECIPE (Italian cannoli alla crema) – all you need to know!
The Cannoncini alla Crema is a typical Piedmontese sweet, incredibly popular in several Northern and Central Italian regions. Entering into an Italian pastry shop is easy to find Cannoncini filled with different pastry creams, but the most popular filling is for sure the Vanilla Pastry Cream. Here the recipe for the delicious Cannoncini!
SHRIKHAND RECIPE – Indian sweet & spicy flavored yogurt
Shrikhand (also called Srikhand) is the traditional Indian sweet yogurt flavored with Cardamom and Saffron. The origin of Shrikhand is very old probably before the V Century B.C.: a piece of history on your table! This recipe is great al- day-long as a different brunch, a healthy snack, or a delicious after-meal!
LOUKOUMADES – traditional greek honey puffs recipe & history
Loukoumades is a typical Greek street food dessert, very popular both in and outside Greece. Its history comes from the age of the Ancient Greece: the legend tells that this recipe had been offered as a winner’s reward during the first Olympic Games! These simple pastry balls are deep-fried, then garnished with honey, sesame seeds, and dried fruit. Here the history and the recipe!
DULCE DE LECHE RECIPE & HISTORY – traditional caramel sauce
The Dulce de Leche is a classic Latin American sweet. The origin of this fluffy and delicious sauce is controversial, and more than a country claims its creation. It is a tasty spread, but also a versatile ingredient for desserts and even ice cream! Here the recipe and the legend of Dulce de Leche.
CREMA CATALANA RECIPE & HISTORY – Spanish pastry cream with caramel crust
The Crema Catalana recipe is a classic of the Spanish cuisine, worldwide famous, but often confused with another culinary masterpiece: the Creme Brulee. This dessert is great for all the occasions: the end of a family dinner as a little sin before going to bed! This creamy dessert is enriched with a thin crust of caramelized sugar, crunchy and delicious. Here the recipe and the history of Crema Catalana!
ITALIAN CROCCANTE -caramelized almond brittle bars recipe
Italian Croccante is one of the things because Italian kids are waiting for December! This simple sweet is so good, and sold at the corner of the streets, along with roasted chestnuts and other candies. The dried fruit is caramelized into a mixture of sugar and honey, then shaped into bars: crunchy and delicious!
CASTAGNACCIO RECIPE – Tuscan style chestnut flour cake
Castagnaccio is a super famous Italian chestnuts flour cake, traditional in several regions with some variations. Thanks to its ingredients, easy to find in the Italian woods, in the past, this recipe was particularly popular among the poor people. Today, I made the Tuscan variation of Castagnaccio with walnuts, pine nuts, and raisin. This cake is very easy to prepare: just 10 minutes for the batter and 40 minutes in the oven. A classic winter recipe from Italy ready for you: vegan, healthy, and tasty!
