Month: February 2026

Fusilli con pomodoro e ricotta/Fusilli with tomato and ricotta cheese

Fusilli con pomodoro e ricotta/Fusilli with tomato and ricotta cheese

A quick recipe with few ingredients and lots of flavor. Put the water for the fusilli on to boil and in the meantime prepare the sauce by first sautéing the chopped onion in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Cook for …

Crostoli/Sfrapole per Carnevale/Crostoli/Sfrapole for Carnival

Crostoli/Sfrapole per Carnevale/Crostoli/Sfrapole for Carnival

One of the typical desserts for Carnival in Italy is Crostoli/Sfrapole, which change name depending on the region where they are made. This year I decided to fill them with plum jam (which I made myself at home). The dough base is the same for …

Biscotti al mascarpone a forma di cuore/Heart-shaped mascarpone cookies

Biscotti al mascarpone a forma di cuore/Heart-shaped mascarpone cookies

For Valentine’s Day breakfast, I decided to make these fantastic crumbly mascarpone cookies with lemon scent, which are wonderful when dipped in tea or coffee. This doesn’t mean you can’t make them for other occasions or in different shapes, the important thing is the base …

Riso con speck e funghi/Rice with speck and mushrooms

Riso con speck e funghi/Rice with speck and mushrooms

A delicious risotto, simple and quick to prepare. First, put some water (or broth) on to boil for the rice. In a wok, sauté a large onion and a clove of garlic, both finely chopped, in a little oil. Slice the mushrooms and add them …

Cuoricini per San Valentino fatti con uova di quaglie/Valentine’s Day hearts made with quail eggs

Cuoricini per San Valentino fatti con uova di quaglie/Valentine’s Day hearts made with quail eggs

This heart-shaped appetizer is perfect for Valentine’s Day and is very easy to make. You can vary the ingredients to your liking. First, I brushed the inside of the heart-shaped baking cups with oil. I cracked the quail eggs (with a knife because they have …