Desserts
Brustengolo, an ancient Umbrian olive oil and polenta fruitcake
This is a very rustic and ancient recipe from my hometown Perugia. Not too...
Cinnamon, ginger and orange apple crostata pie
Italian apple tart (crostata di mele) with pasta frolla, cinnamon and orange zest. A traditional Italian apple pie recipe with buttery shortcrust and tender apples.
Baci di dama cookies
Here is a simple recipe to make Baci di Dama or Lady's Kisses, Italian buttery hazelnut or almond cookies filled with a layer of dark chocolate. The Baci di Dama Cookies are perfect to serve with cup of espresso or as with dessert wine.
Spiced almond biscotti with candied orange and figs
Do you remember passionately wanting a unique Christmas gift as a child?
One of my...
Home-made vanilla extract
There's a spice trail to my house. It's followed by friends who show up...
Figs and Wine Tiramisù
Hello my friends how are you? Have you had a lovely summer?
While the North...
Christmas the Umbrian way: zuccherini cookies
These ring-shaped Christmas cookies are a simplified version of the sweet fruit breads made in Umbria for holidays and celebrations. Simple and rustic they are great for dunking in your favorite hot drink by the fireplace.
Reginelle: Sicilian sesame cookies
Crunchy, nutty, with a hint of orange and vanilla, enjoy this simple and utterly delightful recipe for Italian sesame cookies from Palermo in Sicily
Wholegrain fruit crostata tart
It's that time of the year when one day you wake up and suddenly,...
Hazelnut biscotti
The recipe for these cookies is from my friend Luana who has given it...

