We also call this “torta di potato”. A yummy and cheesy cake for any time of the day! SERVING: Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 2.8 lbs. russet potatoes 6.2 oz. pancetta – diced 6 slices genoa salami – chopped 8.5…
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How to make Authentic Neapolitan Sfogliatella
There are several versions of sfogliatella but this is a classic recipe created by nuns in a monastery in Conca dei Marini along the Amalfi coast, which was way back in the 17th century. While this recipe is time…
A Perfectly Good and Amazing Pizza Muffin Recipe
Here is perfectly good and amazing Pizza Muffin recipe. Who doesn’t like pizza? Here’s a creative way to show off that pizza comes in any shape. This is a great snack to have on hand when the family is…
Cresca Recipe – An Italian Easter Bread to Love
The word ‘cresca’ simply means “to rise” or “to grow”. In this recipe, you will see this happen because you will be working with 2 packages of yeast. While many recipes for Easter breads are sweet and egg-topped, this…
How to Make Classic Sfingi for St. Joseph’s Day
Sfingi is a type of Sicilian fritter very similar to zeppole. This is a yummy treat that I learned from my mother-in-law and I vividly remember my first experience in making it. It was our first Christmas in our…
How to Make Fluffy and Creamy Zeppole Italian Doughnuts
The fluffy and creamy Zeppole Italian doughnuts. This is a classic dessert made traditionally for the feast of St. Joseph. It’s a light, fluffy and cream-filled sweet doughnut that everybody loves. Don’t worry, making zeppoles is easy and you…
How to make Nutella Sweet Bread (Pane Dolce Alla Nutella)
The Bewitchingly Good Nutella Sweet Bread (Pane Dolce Alla Nutella). That nutella in your cupboard is more than just a spread! You can take it and use it to bake a wonderful bread to satisfy your sweet tooth. …
Kneading the Best Pizza Dough – Charlie’s Favorite
We are a pizza loving family! I have even witnessed some of our children and grandchildren eating pizza for breakfast. There are all sorts of recipes for pizza dough. There’s New York style, Chicago style and Sicilian style to…
Focaccia and soup make a very satisfying meal on any winter day. The soup will warm your body while the warmth of the baking focaccia will warm your kitchen. INGREDIENTS ½ cup water – heated to 105ºf – 115ºf…
This essence of Christmas originated in Milan and is a sweet bread traditionally baked in a large cylindrical dome that will be found in every Italian home during the Christmas season. INGREDIENTS 4 envelopes dry active yeast ½ lb…