Quite similar to the French hors d’oeuvres, tapas are a favorite snack all over the world! Derived from the Spanish word ‘tapar’ which means to cover, tapas are the perfect combination for drinks or as an appetizer for lunch or dinner parties. Much like a charcuterie board, hot or cold tapas can also be consumed …
You’ll love this fork-tender beef shank that’s been slow-cooked with white wine and broth. The Osso Buco takes just 15 minutes to prep, a few hours to cook, and pairs perfectly with polenta! What is Osso Buco? Osso Buco is a dish that consists of veal shanks that are browned in butter and then slow-cooked …
Not just magical, mushrooms stuffed with cheese, bacon, and mashed potatoes are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for your dinner parties. Garnished with pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs, there won’t be one left behind! The day you need a quick side dish or an impressive appetizer that you can prepare just like that, think mushrooms! Not …
These soft and chewy sugar cookies are flavored with strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate. Perfect for special occasions and holidays, Neapolitan cookies are buttery, sweet, and fun to make with kids! Neapolitan cookies are chewy sugar cookies with three different flavors combined in each cookie. The most popular flavors are almond or vanilla for white, chocolate for brown, and …
Crisp flaky shells filled with sweet ricotta cream and sprinkled with chocolate chips are the perfect Sicilian dessert! The Italian carnival dish called cannoli are a treat to make at home! A staple of Sicilian cuisine, the Cannoli are tube-shaped desserts that have a rather strange history. These tube-shaped desserts are made with a flaky …
The dome-shaped Italian panettone is the perfect treat for the holiday season! Try this sweet Christmas bread with candied peel and raisins at home! Sparkling fizzy Prosecco and delicious Italian sweet bread Panettone, the makings of a traditional Italian Christmas! You’ll often find stores selling gift baskets with this combination during the holiday season! What …
The delicious Zuppa Toscana is a traditional Italian soup from Tuscany that’s made with sausage, potatoes, and kale! This instant pot version can be ready in under 30 minutes. A traditional Italian soup from the region of Tuscany, the Zuppa Toscana translates to Tuscan Soup. It goes back more than 100 years, but exactly when …
This hearty Italian soup is packed with flavor. Loaded with veggies and beans, the classic Minestrone soup is the perfect dish for a healthy family lunch or dinner! Where was Minestrone Soup invented? Minestrone soup originated in Italy long before the Roman Empire (27 BC to 286 AD) and the Roman Kingdom (753 BC to …
This yeast-leavened Italian Easter Bread with colorful eggs is the perfect addition to the Easter table. Make this bright and beautiful brioche-like bread at home! Pane di Pasqua literally translates to Easter Bread. This soft braided loaf is representative of the season and a holiday staple across Italy. The origins are unclear, but almost every …
This delicious Italian Tiramisu is a rich no-bake dessert made with espresso and liqueur soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone. The dessert for lovers and dessert fiends, Italian tiramisu is made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers known as savoiardi, layers of mascarpone cheese, and dusted with cocoa powder. Originally made in a round shape, it’s now also made …