Scorri a basso per Italiano Makes: 100 cookies Eggnog and chocolate chip cookies are a perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter. Of course they are really good to dunk in milk too! Since there is no eggnog in Italy, I used my Eggnog Recipe for these cookies. Ingredients 240 gr butter, at room temperature 340 gr sugar 180 ml eggnog (full fat if store bought) 1 tbsp vanilla 3 egg yolks 425 gr flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutm

Scorri a basso per Italiano Makes: 24 mini loaves In this recipe I’m making a batch of eggnog mini loaves, which 12 loaves will be plain eggnog and the other 12 I’ve added chocolate chips. Of course, in Italy there isn’t eggnog therefore I created my own Eggnog Recipe to use for this one. These loaves are a great addition to any holiday baking you give away. Wrap them separately and they are a big hit. I used cardboard preformed cups which the loaf remains in. I

Scorri a basso per I ‘Italiano Makes 90 biscotti When I was working, I’d make this recipe in “Big” biscotti version as my employees loved them any time of year. Now I make them to augment the Christmas baking I do for all the special people that have touched our hearts here in Italy. Big or Mini, they are delicious when topped with chocolate. You can top them with any chocolate you want, however I used dark chocolate as I’m making the Pistachio and Caramel biscotti ve

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 16 I love when I find new sweet spreadable creams at our local market. Most are fruit, nut or chocolate based, however today I found a organic caramel coconut one that I topped with hazelnuts and shredded coconut and made these delicious rolls for dessert. Ingredients 2 round puff pastry rolls Caramel Coconut cream to taste Finely chopped hazelnuts to taste Shredded coconut to taste 1 egg Fancy sugar sprinkles Icing sugar Direc

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese is a traditional Italian salad that I absolutely love. It is light and refreshing and is great as a side to any meal. Ingredients 3 tomatoes 2 fresh mozzarella balls Olive oil Salt Dried oregano Good balsamic vinegar Directions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella about the same thickness Place tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a plate Sprinkle the tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil,

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 - 6 Green beans are so good for us because they are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They can contribute to heart health, digestive health, and even help with weight management because they are low in calories and high in fiber. This cold green bean salad is a great side dish to any meal. Ingredients 1 kg green beans, cleaned, cut into pieces and boiled until cooked 115 gr thinly sliced pancetta 1 large shallo

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 A fresh sandwich with a simple green salad is perfect for a summer night. Through all the ingredients into the oven and let it create magic. I cheated and bought some store made meatballs because here in Italy they are delicious and healthy. Ingredients 95 gr sliced onions 250 gr sliced red and yellow peppers 350 gr turkey meatballs 1 tbsp minced garlic (I used one in oil) Garlic salt or salt and pepper to taste ½ tbsp dried ore

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 This light and fresh tomato and bocconcini salad goes well with any meal. I’ve paired it with my Zucchini Ham Bake and it was delicious. Ingredients 2 tomatoes, diced 150 gr baby bocconcini sliced in half Olive oil to taste Dried oregano to taste Salt to taste Aged balsamic vinegar to taste Directions Add tomatoes, bocconcini, oil, oregano and salt in a bowl and mix well Serve next to any meat and drizzle as much vinegar you w

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 32 cookies These thin cookies that go great on top of dessert cups are called cat’s tongue because they are thin, elongated with a rough surface just like a cat’s tongue. Really simple to make and they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Absolutely delicious! I added them to my Citrus Mousse desserts. Ingredients 100 gr egg whites (3 eggs) 70 gr icing sugar 100 gr 00 flour 70 ml sunflower oil 1 tsp vanilla Sugar gran

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: Four 200 ml jars I just love citrusy desserts any time of year and this lemon and orange mousse is light and perfect as dessert after dinner or served on a dessert table. We make a lemon cream that has to cool for an hour before mixing it with the whip cream and then we put it in little jars that can stay in the fridge until ready to use. Ingredients Zest of 1 lemon – set aside 150 ml freshly squeezed orange juice 150 ml freshly sq

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 – 3 Gianni wanted something that was easy to swallow yet hardy as his appetite is getting better. This one is full of veggies with some pastina to make it a full filling meal. What is wonderful about these kinds of soups is you can add whichever vegetables and however much you want. Ingredients 100 gr frozen spinach, thawed and water squeezed out 1 medium carrot, diced 100 gr cauliflower, diced 225 gr canned red kidney beans 1

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 I had half of the market fresh Sicilian Zucchini and the first batch I made my Sicilian Long...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 Eating a wholesome salad is one of the simplest ways to fuel our body. A well-balanced salad...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 This white saucy casserole is full of flavour and filling for any night of the week. ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 30 cookies These are great cookies to make anytime of year if you want a sugary pick me up. I...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes a bowl of guacamole I learned to make this when we used to go twice yearly to Cancun Mexico. ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 3 This hearty beef and potatoes dish is full of flavour and simple to make. Comfort food at...

Scorri a basso per I’italiano Serves: 3 This simple to make potato and asparagus recipe is a great side dish to any type of meat. ...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 4 Hamburger soup with a couple of sticks of bread is a complete meal that is simple to make and...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano Serves: 2 I just love warm sandwiches with a simple side green salad that has a Dijon Apple Cider ...