Torta Paradiso Cake Recipe
Have you heard of torta Paradiso cake? It’s a classic Italian cake you’ll find grandmas baking for their grandkids. It’s soft, like I would imagine a cloud to be, fluffy, sweet and fragrant; at the same time, it’s simple enough to enjoy with a cup of tea or enrich with some cream in the middle. […]
Italian Pasta Pie (Pasticcio)
Italian Pasta Pie Aka Pasticcio or Pasta Pasticciata Wondering what special vegetarian pasta to make for the Holidays? How does an Italian pasta pie with crust sound? Crunchy and crumbly pie crust surrounding large bites of rigatoni (we used elicoidali pasta instead). The filling is all vegetarian too – creamy, savoury but not too heavy. […]
Italian Olive Oil Biscuits with pine nuts
Today, we are baking these scrumptious Italian olive oil biscuits with pine nuts. Said alone, it already makes your mouth water, doesn’t it? Well, wait until you taste them. Who said only chocolate cookies are addicting? What to expect: a crispy on the outside, soft and crumbly on the inside savoury biscuit that oozes with […]
Easy Light Pesto Bianco Recipe
Green and red Italian pesto are really popular, but have you ever tried an authentic white pesto or “pesto bianco”, as we call it? Today, we are making a very easy and tasty one, that’s however much lighter than the other options out there. What to expect: a garlicky white pesto goodness that’s creamy, nutty […]
Bacon Pasta with Pesto
Pesto pasta is delicious, right? But what if we move away from the classic, and try something new? Well, luckily for you, I already did the testing, and I can assure the result will delight you. So, ready to try something new? If so, let’s get this bacon pasta pesto party started. What to expect: […]
Chicken Wings Honey and Garlic
Today, we are going to take an International classic – Chicken Wings Honey and Garlic – and give it an Italian twist. To do that, we’ll be using our Artisan Fresh Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Belmorso Garlic Paté. If you do this again when you get Novello EVOO, make sure to use that […]
Green Pea Risotto with Cream of Asparagus
Green pea risotto is the perfect dish to make with your own garden peas. But don’t fear, you can still make a delicious one with regular store-bought peas. The cream of asparagus addition makes it extra tasty. What to expect: a delicate risotto with that ever slightly sweet, nutty and grassy flavour that only peas […]
Italian Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
This spicy chicken stir fry pairs incredibly well with a busy work day. It’s like we are taking our beloved soffritto and turning into a full on meal. What to expect: Crunchy and soft vegetables, tender and juicy chicken bites, coated with a spicy Italian tomato and vegetables sauce from the southern region of Puglia. […]
Cantucci Double Chocolate Pudding Parfait
If you are craving a chocolate pudding parfait that has some crunch, a lot of creaminess, plenty of chocolate, it’s sweet but not too sweet, and it’s inspired by Italy, well you’ ve just found it. And on top of that, you can make this in under 30 minutes. I will also give you a […]
Sun dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Bake Vegan (Orecchiette)
Today’s sun-dried tomato pesto pasta bake is a versatile dish that you can enjoy throughout the year, including Summer and Winter. The fresh ingredients make it a perfect Summer dish that can be enjoyed cold. Yet, if you enjoy it right out of the oven is a great one for colder days, especially with the […]