Recipes
Orange, grapefruit and tangerine amaretti recipe by Ursula Ferrigno
Orange, grapefruit and tangerine amaretti (Amaretti all’arancia, pompelmo e mandarino) by Ursula Ferrigno Over the years, I’ve written so very many recipes for amaretti, each one slightly different to suit a certain time of year or occasion. This is my autumn amaretti, so light and refreshing, perfect with an espresso. I enjoyed this version while...
Canestrelletti cookies recipe by Domenica Marchetti
This recipe for canestrelletti cookies has been kindly shared by Italian-American cookbook author, Domenica Marchetti. This specific cookie features in her latest release, Italian Cookies. If you’d like to learn more about Domenica, or her new cookbook, read her conversation with us here. CANESTRELLETTI DI TORRIGLIA (Liguria) by Domenica MarchettiFlower-Shaped Butter Cookies from Torriglia At...
Handmade fusilli pasta recipe by Adelina Fiorito Pulford
Handmade fusilli pasta recipe This recipe for handmade fusilli pasta has been kindly shared by Calabrian-born, Australian based chef Adelina Fiorito Pulford. This recipe was passed down to her by her Calabrian mother, Vincenza. “The pasta recipe is simple, made with a blend of plain flour, semola rimacinata, one egg, and enough warm water to...
Mini Tiramisù Cups (festive edition)
Mini tiramisù cups (festive edition) This is a little festive twist on my family’s tiramisù recipe. Instead of making a tray of this creamy layered dessert, you serve them in individual portions. For a wintery effect you add a short sprig of rosemary that’s been dusted in icing sugar. Alternatively, you can also use raspberries,...
Mostaccioli Recipe (Dark Chocolate Spiced Biscuits) by Nadia Fragnito
This festive season, indulge in mostaccioli (dark chocolate spiced biscuits) with this particular version hailing from Naples. This recipe has generously been shared by cookbook author Nadia Fragnito. “I fell in love with these diamond-shaped treats on a trip to northern Italy, baked fresh by a vegan pastry chef from Napoli. The thick chocolate coating...
Macerated strawberries recipe
Macerated strawberries recipe My father has been making this macerated strawberries recipe since I was a little girl. It was a seasonal treat that he saved for summer along with his famous lemon granita. I’m not sure why but it was always nicknamed strawberry salad. We still call it this amongst ourselves. What makes this...
Italian recipe collection – the complete list
Italian recipe collection This little list is an Italian recipe collection of all of the dishes that I’ve shared on the website to-date. I love to cook foods from everywhere, and am always curious to discover more. However, like many others with a culturally diverse background, my go-to foods and recipes are always those of my...
Christmas Coconut Macaroons Recipe (two ways)
Christmas Coconut Macaroons Recipe This simple and sweet Christmas coconut macaroons recipe makes a festive favourite that is lovely to gift or serve to guests over the holidays. With a twist on the shape, it can create a bit of fun on your Christmas cookie plate. By Jen Curcio Christmas Coconut Macaroons Recipe Makes...
Papassini recipe (Sardinian Christmas biscuits)
Papassini recipe (Sardinian Christmas biscuits) This biscuit is made with so many variations across the island of Sardinia, also with variations to the name depending on where you come from. With a combination of sultanas, chopped nuts, spices, citrus zest, and a glazing of icing with a scatter of hundreds and thousands, there is something...
Lemon ginger cinnamon cake recipe
Lemon ginger cinnamon cake recipe This juicy, sweet and tangy lemon ginger cinnamon cake recipe was inspired by the festive season but can be enjoyed all year round. This delicious recipe for lemon ginger cinnamon cake was generously shared with me by Matthias Frész, a teacher at the Akademie Deutsches Bäckerhandwerk in Weinheim where I recently completed my bread...
Spiced Honey Cake Recipe
Spiced Honey Cake Recipe Words, recipe and images by Yasmin Shenhav Yasmin Shenhav of Sunny Side Up, shares with us her recipe for Spiced Honey Cake. This is something she makes every year to celebrate the tradition of Jewish New Year. The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, has many food-related traditions. We celebrate the...
Puff Pastry Pizza
Puff Pastry Pizza By Jennifer Curcio I love simple, quick and flavoursome mid-week meal options and this is one of our favourites. Every few weeks we make a version of this Puff Pastry Pizza and serve it with a few fresh sides to balance out the indulgence of the pastry. The version I’ve shared below...
