A soft, spiced carrot cake layered with silky cream cheese frosting, delicately sweet and perfectly balanced. Each bite brings together warm notes of cinnamon, tender carrots, and a rich, tangy creaminess, finished with a light, festive touch that makes it as beautiful as it is comforting. A true Easter centerpiece—fresh, nostalgic, and irresistibly indulgent. 

These citrus ricotta cookies are incredibly soft, tender, and perfectly chewy with a bright burst of fresh citrus and coconut flavour. Creamy ricotta keeps the cookies moist and pillowy, while the citrus adds a refreshing zing that balances the sweetness. Light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they’re the perfect treat for any season but especially at Easter when spring is about light and fresh.

Cuzzupe are traditional Easter cookies from Calabria, Italy. Originating in a region that was once quite poor, these simple, moderately firm treats became especially cherished by children—particularly when adorned with sugar and, if they were fortunate, a few colorful sprinkles. Their dry texture makes them ideal for dipping into a warm cup of caffè latte in the morning.

Crisp, golden biscotti infused with bright citrus notes, delivering the perfect balance of zesty freshness and satisfying crunch. Made to be dunked, they come alive when paired with your favorite coffee, making every bite a cozy Easter indulgence.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 16 buns   Cinnamon buns are not the easiest thing to make and not going to lie, there are a lot of steps, and it takes time to make them.  But these are worth it.   Ingredients Dough 1 packet yeast 1 tsp sugar 225 ml warm milk heated to 100°F 2 large eggs, room temperature 80 gr melted butter 1 tsp salt 100 gr sugar 520 gr flour Cooking spray   Filling 120 gr butter, room temperature 200 gr packed brown sugar 3 tbsp ground cinnamon   Ici

Scorri a basso per Italiano   Makes: 12 tarts   I love the cherry pie filling I get in Canada and use it as much as I can when I’m visiting.  Today I made this cherry tart topped with a nutty crumble.  Then served it warm with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream.  Delicious and loved by all.   Ingredients ½ cup (45 gr) Harvest crunch oats with almonds 4 tbsp flour 5 tbsp brown sugar 4 tbsp melted butter 12 frozen pie tarts 1 can (540 ml) cherry pie filling   Direction Pre

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Serves: 2   Zucchini and cheese rolled up in thin pork filets and served with rice is a delicious meal and easy to pull together in less than an hour.    Ingredients 250 gr thin pork filets Baby zucchini to taste Herbed cream cheese to taste Shredded mozzarella to taste 150 gr bacon 1 tbsp vegetable broth Basmati rice for 2 Seasoning spice to taste   Directions Preheat oven to 370°F Place pork filets in between two pieces of saran wrap and poun

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 40 cookies   I love my banana and coconut cookie recipe , but now that Gianni can have a little bit of chocolate, I created this banana and chocolate cookie recipe. Still a very soft cookie which is just as delicious as the coconut version and I promise you won’t be able to stop eating them.   Note: You can store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also fr

I did a taste test between Gianduia and Nutella and found that Gianduia has a more profound taste of hazelnuts and chocolate.  It truly is way better than Nutella and therefore I had to put it into puff pastry rolls.  Warning, these didn’t make it to dessert, they were eaten before dinner because the kids couldn’t stop eating them.  Therefore, hide them 🤣

I made this heart shaped cake for Valentine’s Day, to have with a coffee for breakfast.  I used a silicone pan for the first time and I just love how well it worked.  I did spray the pan with cooking spray.   This cake has three layers of batter and two layers of cinnamon sugar with blueberries.  The top is finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Puff pastry is always a great thing to have in the house when you just don’t know what to make.  Today I made these ham and cheese pockets and my Caprese Salad for two and it was a perfect light meal. 

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2 - 3   I love it when I can put everything in a container, shake it up and marinate for a few hours and then bake and have a complete meal once cooked.  This has so many sweet and savory flavours that combine well together.    Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, skin and fat removed 75 gr chopped carrots 130 gr sliced onions 145 gr canned pineapples – no juice 1 tbsp capers Green pimento olives to taste 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp I

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 24 rolls   I found lemon spread at the grocery store and since Ariana was over and wanted to make cookies we put together these lemon coconut and pecan rolls.  I always have puff pastry in the fridge so it is easy to make these with her.    Ingredients 2 round puff pastry rolls Lemon cream Finely chopped pecans Shredded coconut 1 egg Fancy sugar sprinkles Icing sugar   Directions Preheat oven 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment p

This is a decadent soft banana cookie bursting with coconut, crunchy pecans, and yummy chocolate chips. Sweet, nutty, and impossible to eat just one.   Today Ariana my granddaughter helped me make these.  She loves to help nonna in the kitchen.  Great recipe to get kids involved.

I love the custardy Portuguese Nata but I know the authentic ones are a lot of work.  Being in Italy, I have access to really good puff pastry therefore I created this recipe that is simple to make, not the authentic but still delicious.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 36 ornaments depending on size   My friend Karen made dough ornaments with her grandkids therefore I asked for her recipe.  I made this batch for Weston, Jameson and Ariana to decorate for our outdoor Christmas tree, when the boys come to Italy Christmas.   I made the ornaments and froze them as I want them ready for when the boys come from Canada. You can paint with acrylic or washable paint and let dry Once dried seal with Mod Pod

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 36 ornaments depending on size   My friend Karen made dough ornaments with her grandkids therefore I asked for her recipe.  I made this batch for Weston, Jameson and Ariana to decorate for our outdoor Christmas tree, when the boys come to Italy Christmas.   I made the ornaments and froze them as I want them ready for when the boys come from Canada. You can paint with acrylic or washable paint and let dry Once dried seal with Mod Pod

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 40 cookies depending on size of cookies   These cookies are very light and fragile therefore don’t make a good give-away cookie, but they are a great addition to any Christmas platter, and everyone will love them.   These can be frozen in airtight container for up to three months.  Just take them out and once thawed, sprinkle them with icing sugar.   Ingredients 120 gr pecans 90 gr icing sugar 240 gr unsalted cold butter, cut into sm

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 40 pralines   Pralines are nuts covered in a caramelized sugar coating.  They are candy and usually very sweet.  The French mastered these tasty morsels which used to be made with almonds.  But today it can be made with whichever nut you love.    Storing is key for pralines as exposure to air and humidity will spoil them.  Therefore, the best way to store them is, make sure they are completely cooled before putting them in an airtigh

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 12 mini cheesecakes   Mini cheesecakes are always loved by everyone, and I made this one for a special friend who loves cheesecake and can’t get it here in Italy.  Simple to make and absolutely delicious.   These are best made the day before you need to serve as they will set and absorb all the wonderful flavours.   Ingredients 250 gr ground Biscoff cookies 95 gr melted butter 1 tbsp sugar 450 gr softened cream cheese 135 gr Greek yogurt