This Pasta Recipe Changed My Mind About Sardines – Pasta con Le Sarde When you think of traditional Sicilian cuisine, Pasta con Le Sarde (with Sardines) might not be the first dish that comes to mind. However it’s actually a classic from the region. This recipe dates back to the Middle Ages and combines the …
How to Make PANZANELLA SALAD Easy Tomato and Bread Salad from Tuscany When Summer is near, cravings for refreshing dishes start to kick in. This recipe is a Mediterranean delight called: Easy Panzanella Salad, and it is known for its simple ingredients and maximum flavor. Panzanella, originated as a clever way for Tuscan farmers to …
How to Make Sourdough Pizza Dough Neapolitan Pizza Style If you love the classic taste of Neapolitan pizza but are eager to try something new, Anthony Silvio Sourdough Pizza Dough offers an interesting twist on this classic. Indeed, by using sourdough, this version steps outside the traditional boundaries of Neapolitan pizza recipes. Although it’s not …
How to Make No Fail Cacio e Pepe Cacio e Pepe is a timeless Italian classic born in Rome, and with this no-fail Cacio e Pepe recipe, celebrating two quintessential Italian ingredients becomes even more joyful. By using just Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked pepper tossed through pasta, you will be surprised how mouth-wateringly luscious …
How To Make Authentic Ravioli Carbonara Ravioli Carbonara, are not traditional but believe it or not, they might just be the most beautiful dish I’ve ever created – and it was the result of an experiment! Growing up, my Nonna Igea often made ravioli using her traditional egg pasta dough, and I am still amazed …
How To Make Cannoli Like A Sicilian Pastry Chef Few desserts are as satisfying as a good cannolo, and no one understands how to make this iconic dessert better than the Sicilians. When I visited my friends at Brunetti Classico in Melbourne, (Australia) their skilled pastry chef shared the secrets to making authentic Sicilian cannoli. …
Italian Chef Compares Cheap vs Expensive Pasta – Is It Worth Paying Extra? When you go down the pasta aisle at your local supermarket, chances are you might often reach for the cheaper pasta – or if you’ve been following me long enough, maybe you don’t! After all, many people think, why would you need …
How to Make Tiramisù Cake Like a Pastry Chef Tiramisù is a classic Italian dessert with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, eggs, and sugar. The dessert originates from Treviso in the mid-19th century, where the original Venetian word Tarmesu translates to “lift me up” (a play on the hit of caffeine from the sweet). …
How to Make Marinara Sauce Like an Italian (Authentic Neapolitan Recipe) Marinara sauce, a classic staple also referred to as Neapolitan sauce, is the most popular sauce in the world. The sauce originates from Naples, as the name suggests, and although there is speculation about its roots in Sicily, what is undisputed is the comfort …
Pappardelle Alla Martina Better than Stanley Tucci Pappardelle alla Martina (or pasta alla martina) is a light and flavorful dish with thick pappardelle pasta and sauteed fresh shrimp, vegetables, basil, and white wine. This dish became a viral sensation thanks to actor Stanley Tucci, who has a strong passion for Italy and Italian food that …
