…250g (1/2 lb) strawberries 100g (3-1/2 oz) sugar 250ml (1 cup) water (or orange juice) 50ml (1.5 oz or one shot) Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional) For the mascarpone cream:…
Frullato di frutta (Italian Fruit Smoothie)
…is nothing more than chopped up fruit blended together with milk (or, less commonly, orange juice) and ice, sweetened with a bit of sugar or simple syrup. All you really…
Cinghiale in agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Wild Boar)
…oz) prunes, soaked in red wine until soft A handful of pinoli nuts 50g (2 oz) candied orange and citron (optional) Directions Put all the marinade ingredients in a saucepan…
Fichi al cioccolato (Chocolate Covered Figs)
…pestle Candied citron or orange peel Rum, brandy, vermouth or other liqueur Powdered sugar or ground hazelnuts for topping Directions Cut a large, horizontal slit in the sides of each…
Cantucci (Tuscan Almond Cookies)
…of an orange or lemon 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract 100-125g (3 – 3-1/2 oz) almonds Directions Mix the first four listed dry ingredients in a large mixing…
The Digestivo: A Beginner’s Guide to Italian After Dinner Drinks
…most iconic type of digestivo. They are made by infusing alcohol with an often complex variety of herbs and spices, and sometimes other flavorings like dried orange peel. This is…
Migliaccio di semolino (Semolina Cake)
…Tbs butter to grease the springform pan Powdered sugar Optional: Candied orange or citron Raisins, soaked in rum Dark chocolate bits Directions Bring the water, to which you’ve added a…
Peperoni imbottiti alla napoletana
…Ingredients Serves 4-6 6 bell peppers, preferably red, yellow and/or orange For the filling: 250g (1/2 lb) eggplant, cut into small cubes 6 heaping Tbs breadcrumbs, or more if needed…