…make this salad. And it’s easy to double or treble the recipe if you’re expecting more dinner guests, or you just feel extra-hungry. Generally classified as an antipasto, this salad…
Pere al vino rosso (Pears Poached in Red Wine)
…orange zest Directions You peel your pears—one per serving—leaving on the stem if the pear has one. Then place them snugly in a saucepan with just enough room to hold…
The Art of the Aperitivo
…vermouth For garnish: An orange slice or twist. Instructions Pour the Campari, gin and sweet vermouth in an old fashioned glass with ice. Stir well and garnish with the orange….
Biancomangiare (Blancmange)
…orange zest For toppings: Ground pistachios Ground or shaved almonds Powdered cinnamon Grated or shredded orange or lemon peel Grated or melted bittersweet chocolate Directions Place the milk, sugar and…
Melanzane al cioccolato (Chocolate Eggplant)
…or sliced or ground, blanched or not Pinoli nuts Bittersweet chocolate, cut into small bits Candied orange and/or lemon peel and/or cherries, cut into bits (optional) Directions Prep and fry…
Roccocò napoletani (Neapolitan Christmas Cookies)
…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…