With its vibrant and zesty lemony flavor, this homemade Lemon Sorbet recipe is the perfect balance of tanginess to sweetness. Made with just four simple ingredients, this authentic Italian recipe is incredibly easy to prepare – I have tried this recipe many times, and it’s really easy. So whether you’re entertaining guests or simply craving a cool and refreshing treat, this easy dessert is the answer to your citrusy dreams. Italian Lemon Sorbet Recipe Also known as, “Sorbetto al Limone”, lemon sorbet is a timeless Italian dessert that embodies the essence of pure, sun-kissed lemons. It stands ..read more

Crispy, crunchy, sugary crostoli are a sweet treat from the area around Venice in Northern Italy. They are made from flour, egg and sugar and then the dough is rolled out very thinly and cut into strips before being deep fried in oil and getting a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar on top. These delicious sweets are sold in bakeries and street food kiosks during the Mardi Gras carnival season, more or less the entire month of February, (depending on when Easter falls). They go hand-in-hand with happy costumed children running through the squares of small towns tossing confetti at each othe ..read more

Ribollita is a typical Tuscan winter soup that is quite nutritious and great at warming you up on chilly days. It is a semi-solid soup prepared with black cabbage and beans. Ribollita literally translates to “boiled a second time.” Thus, as the name implies, real ribollita must be cooked twice if it is going to be considered traditional. The more the soup is cooked, the tastier it becomes. Ribollita is part of a group of earthy Tuscan soups like acquacotta and pancotto. Ribollita has peasant origins, with similar earlier versions of bread and vegetable soups that in times past were common amo ..read more

During my childhood in Italy, when Christmas was just around the corner, I would often be greeted with a big batch of colorful Italian Christmas cookies with sweet sugar glaze on the kitchen counter upon my return from school. My mom loved to bake these delicious cookies and share with neighbors and family members during the holidays. So, if you love a delicious, one batch cookie recipe look no further. I have got you covered for your next Christmas cookie exchange with this super simple and delicious cookie recipe that you can whip up in no time. Kitchen equipment medium bowl and small bow ..read more

One of the easiest and most delicious cookies in all of Italy, made in almost every region from north to south including the islands, are amaretti cookies made with ground almonds, sugar, egg whites and little more. You can find large amaretti cookies that have whole almonds if you are in Sardinia, or small, dry and hard amaretti cookies in Northern Italy, or even a soft, spongy version on the Ligurian coast. This is the perfect recipe for small, slightly chewy amaretti cookies, similar to an Italian macaroon, that are super easy to make. The recipe calls for just six simple ingredients and th ..read more

If you love traditional tiramisu and are a fan of personal-sized desserts, you’re in for a real treat. This mini tiramisu cups recipe is simply classic tiramisu, elegantly presented as individual servings in small glasses or dishes. Just like the classic version, these mini-sized desserts are crafted with layers of coffee-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder. The only real difference is the modern presentation, which adds a delightful twist to the timeless favorite. Tiramisu Cups offer a charming and convenient way to enjoy the beloved flavors of the classic It ..read more

Wonderful crema pasticcera, Italian pastry cream, is a delightful filling that can be used to make so many delicious desserts. The pastry cream has an amazing vanilla custard flavor and creamy consistency, the French version is called creme patissiere. You will find this Italian pastry cream as the ooey, gooey filling for rich Italian desserts such as tarts filled with pastry cream, like torta della nonna, and topped with fruit or as a cake filling between layer cakes (especially sponge cakes) or trifles like zuppa inglese. Pastry cream is also used to fill breakfast treats such as Italian cro ..read more

If you love Italian cookies, you are going to love these adorable little lemon ricotta cookies with a little crunch and a light glaze icing that are perfect to make at the holidays. These Italian ricotta cookies can even be decorated with festive sprinkles and given away during the holiday cookie exchange, brought to a potluck or passed around after dinner. Italians love to use ricotta cheese in cakes, cookies and pastries, and these delicious cookies are no exception. Ricotta cookies are good for you, they are a great source of protein and have a zesty lemon flavor and light lemony powdered s ..read more

This Tiramisu Cheesecake is a decadent culinary masterpiece that blends the sophistication of tiramisu with the creamy allure of cheesecake. Crafted with a delicate rum-infused ladyfinger crust followed by a velvety espresso-flavored mascarpone and cream cheese filling, this is an incredibly delicious twist on the Italian dessert. Whether you’re a lover of traditional tiramisu or a cheesecake connoisseur, this recipe is an absolute showstopper. What is tiramisu cheesecake? Tiramisu Cheesecake is a scrumptious dessert that flawlessly marries two beloved classics: tiramisu and cheesecake. It tak ..read more

Italian torrone is a famous Italian nougat candy that is loved around the world. It is made with honey, egg whites, sugar and roasted dried fruit. Following a careful procedure of whipping and heating the various ingredients, this recipe will show you how to create the classic white-colored nougat filled with almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios with a hint of lemon and vanilla and a slightly crunchy ostia wafer lining on the top and bottom. The end result looks like the real Italian nougat candy you find in specialty shops or bakeries. This delicious torrone is made slightly differently all over ..read more