…dough: 100g (3-1/2 oz) almonds 250g (1/2 lb) flour 250g (1/2 lb) sugar 100g (3-1/2 oz) candied orange peel grated peel of an orange 2-3 tsp mixed spices (see Notes),…
Cannoli siciliani
…sugar 1 tsp rose or orange flower water (or milk) Mini chocolate chips or candied fruit (optional) For decorating the shells: Pistachios or hazelnuts, shelled and roughly ground Bittersweet mini-chocolate…
Americano Cocktail
…vermouth, topped up with sparkling water and garnished with an orange slice. It’s as refreshing as the popular Campari Spritz but more agreeable, as the sweet vermouth helps balance out…
Carpaccio di salmone affumicato (Smoked Salmon Carpaccio)
…like to add just a pinch of finely minced parsley. If you like, you can gussy up your carpaccio with all sorts of garnishes: a few capers, shaved fennel, arugula,…
Maiale Ubriaco (Drunken Pork)
…fennel seeds. Sauté over moderate heat until you begin to smell the garlic and fennel. Add your pork chops (well dried with a paper towel to aid browning) and brown…
Taralli pugliesi
…flavorings, the most common being fennel seeds or (my personal favorite) cracked black pepper. Ingredients Makes enough for a medium sized bowl 250g (1/2 lb) flour, preferably of the “OO”…
Patate dolci alla griglia (Grilled Sweet Potatoes)
…parsley is optional; this time I added some fennel fronds I had on hand. I really enjoy their mild anise scent. The most typical vegetable for this treatment is zucca,…
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make,…
