italy

Roman Stracciatella Soup

by Janelle 04.19.2012
Thumbnail image for Roman Stracciatella Soup

Considered a “peasant food” in Italy, Stracciatella soup has been around for ages and originates from Rome. Stracciatella is simply an Italian version of egg drop soup. In this recipe, I made a few small modifications from the traditional recipes, including adding escarole and orzo to make it a full, albeit light, meal. It’s simple, [...]

Read more →

Crazy for Colomba! Italy’s Easter Delight

by Janelle 03.19.2012
Thumbnail image for Crazy for Colomba! Italy’s Easter Delight

When I lived in Lugano, Swizterland, I would always look forward to the delicious pastries served during Eastertime – my favorite was Colomba, a sweet, spongy, eggy Easter bread in the shape of a dove. The cake-like bread is soft, buttery, moist, sweet and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I hadn’t had it since living in Europe, so [...]

Read more →

Melanzane Arroste Sottoaceto – Roasted Eggplant in Balsamic Vinegar

by Janelle 08.15.2011
Thumbnail image for Melanzane Arroste Sottoaceto – Roasted Eggplant in Balsamic Vinegar

For a taste of the Mediterranean at home, I can think of no better dish to prepare then Melanzane Arroste Sottoaceto – Roasted Eggplant in Balsamic Vinegar. My grandmother’s recipe is always a hit, with its vibrant zing of tangy balsamic vinegar and mix of fresh basil and mint coating dozens of pieces of smoky, [...]

Read more →

Traditional Italian Easter Pie

by Janelle 04.12.2011
Thumbnail image for Traditional Italian Easter Pie

My favorite dessert for the Easter holiday has always been Italian Easter Pie. An Italian tradition, Easter Pie is made by mixing cooked rice with fresh ricotta, eggs, sugar and toasted pine nuts and wrapping the mixture in layers of crispy, buttery phyllo. Orange zest is added to take the ricotta and rice mixture to [...]

Read more →

Soft Anise Biscotti

by Janelle 02.03.2011
Thumbnail image for Soft Anise Biscotti

You will love this recipe for an unexpected twist on traditional biscotti. Instead of a crunchy, crumbly cookie, these biscotti are soft, spongy, cake-like and light as a feather! Have one in the morning with your coffee and you’ll be hooked. Read more for my recipe…

Read more →

Lemon Anginetti (Italian Drop Cookies)

by Janelle 01.14.2011
Thumbnail image for Lemon Anginetti (Italian Drop Cookies)

Today I’d love to share a recipe for one of my favorite Italian cookies… Lemon Anginetti. These delicious Italian drop cookies are traditionally made for holidays and celebrations, but are a delightful choice for anytime of year. Although there are many variations of the traditional recipe, my favorite is the addition of lemon extract to [...]

Read more →