If you’ve eaten a sweet, fried ball of something in Italy, chances are you’ve eaten zeppole, strufoli or what are sometimes referred to as “Italian doughnuts.” What I’m about to show you are not zeppole or strufoli. They’re way better. And in my twisted little cooking world, these are healthier since the principal ingredient is…
Pumpkin Savoury Tart and Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
Halloween is around the corner. Last year, I forced Halloween on my colleagues, by buying a pumpkin and carving it, and organized a costume contest in my office. This year, since I’ve been working so much, I may not get organized in time. We’ll see today (when my colleagues may or may not guilt me…
Basilcello, Basil Liqueur-Liquor Recipe
Also known as Liquore al Basilico, this herb-infused alcohol (liquor or liqueur, as you prefer) is very similar to its more popular cousin, Limoncello. The basic steps and method are the same for making it. I made limoncello and crema di limoncello once when I was living in California. I had a Meyer lemon tree…
Drunken Devil’s Food Espresso Cupcakes and Happy Birthday
It all started with Nicole’s yummy Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes. Mi era venuta la voglia di CUPCAKES….I wanted cupcakes, immediately. I hadn’t made cupcakes in Italy, for many reasons, least of all that I didn’t have a muffin pan. After Nicole’s cupcakes, I knew exactly what I wanted for my birthday, even if I had…
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onions Recipe
The recipe is at the bottom of this post, but first you have to hear the story for its inspiration. October is (expat) birthday month??? Besides my own, it’s Michelle from Michellanea‘s birthday month, and another Michelle from Bleeding Espresso, Melinda from Living in Florence, and Tracie from My Life Italian and Sigrid from Cavoletto…
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