GREAT SPECIAL ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Italians in Italy really don’t do the whole “spaghetti and meatballs” thing–and if they do, the meatball is huge and served as a second dish after the pasta.
GRANDMA’S RICOTTA POUND CAKE (The Best Recipe)
This is hands down my favorite poundcake! I can’t say enough good things about it, except that it’s so moist, rich in flavor, and just plain delicious!
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 …
Best Places to Get Married in Italy
These Italian destinations are not only the best places to get married in Italy but also some of the dreamiest places to start off your forever with your loved one.
Chocolate-Orange Cookie Slices
A nut-fudge filling is folded into a scratch cookie crust flavored with orange zest and sprinkled with sparking sugar.
Cream Puffs with Coffee Whipped Cream
This super-easy recipe for cream puffs is a favorite in our kitchens.
Filled with a simple coffee-flavored whipped cream, these pretty puffs make a stunning dessert.
Pizza Is A Healthier Breakfast Than Cereal, Nutritionists Say
Cold pizza, microwaved pizza, store-bought frozen pizza… It doesn’t matter what kind of pie is on your plate this morning — it’s probably a healthier breakfast than a bowl of cereal.
GRANDMA’S ITALIAN BREAD BALLS (POLPETTE DI PANE)
Today it can be served as a delicious crunchy finger food or as an appetizer.
74-Year-Old Man Accused of Getting His Entire Church High on Weed Cookies
A 74-year-old parishioner, identified only as Mr. Jones, is now accused of lacing the cookies with THC.
It’s Official: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Has Medical Benefits
Research conducted in Italy has shown that some fats, including olive oil, are not just nutrients but also have extraordinary health benefits.