CANNONCINI: Amazing Italian Pastry Cream
There is an Italian pastry called “cannoncini”, which means “little cannons”. These are a bit like cannoli, but filled with pastry cream instead of ricotta cheese. Cannoncini are very similar to cream sticks. See below for a recipe for the pastry and the filling. Recipe from: http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m1222F06.htm Makes: 10 Cannoncini INGREDIENTS: Dough: 2-1/4 …
CROCCHETTE DI RISO (Rice Croquettes)
This is a great way to use up leftover rice, they can be a great appetizer maybe even served with a dipping sauce of your choice or you could have them the way Nanny intended…as they are.
STRUFFOLI (Italian Honey Balls)
These are the little golden balls of dough drizzled with honey and non-pareils that you see at every true Italian’s house around the Christmas holidays.
ITALIAN CHEESE BALLS: CHEESE AND EGGS POLPETTE (The Best Recipe)
One of the most famous and fantastic Italian recipe from Abruzzo. Servings:4 INGREDIENTS: ⅝ lb crustless white bread, stale 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 clove of garlic, chopped 5 eggs extra virgin olive oil to taste 7 oz grated Pecorino cheese tomato sauce to taste salt and pepper to taste METHOD In a …
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (The Best Recipe)
There are so many chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, so how do you know which one to make? Well, stop looking because I have the one just for you right here.
EGG FETTUCCINE CACCIATORA
The egg pasta goes perfectly with the rich sauce, with a strong flavor, particularly suited to the cold season.
ITALIAN CHICKEN CACCIATORA (The Best Recipe)
A traditional, rustic Italian recipe that is quite satisfying.
ITALIAN POTATO GNOCCHI (The Best Recipe)
Famous throughout the world, potato gnocchi are easy to make and can be served with a wide variety of sauces.
RUM CAKE ITALIAN-STYLE
In Italy, cake making is an art and the cakes taste as wonderful as they look. This Italian Rum Cake is one of their specialties. Serve it for birthdays and for other festive celebrations, such as New Year’s.
BACCALA’ ALLA VICENTINA (CODFISH VICENTINA-STYLE)
A delicious fish recipe from Veneto, typical of the the beautiful city of Vicenza
