Christmas may feel like a distant memory now and New Year’s resolutions may prevail over scrumptious food temptations, but for me it’s not too late to tell you about struffoli – one of the most iconic Neapolitan desserts – and remind everyone that a bit of Continue reading
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Fiori di zucca ripieni – stuffed courgette flowers
Tick tock tick tock. Time is flying by and I just cannot wait to go back to Naples and help mamma Mariolina with the prep for the lunches and dinners we’re going to have during this holiday break! Fiori di zucca ripieni are right at the top of the list as they are a Continue reading
Torta all’arancia – orange cake
There are many things I don’t particularly go crazy for about winter, including the rainy season and constant cold feet, but when the summer comes to an end, I always look forward to being Continue reading
Stella di pasta sfoglia ripiena – stuffed puff pastry star
Christmas is in the air: bright lights, shop windows and supermarket shelves all shout “It’s Christmas; hooray!”- type subliminal or not so subliminal messages at you. Mince Continue reading
Palline cocco e cioccolato – mini coconut and chocolate balls
Sometimes it is heart-warming to know that there are yummy treats we can make in less than 5 minutes AND that will be ready to be enjoyed shortly after: no baking, no waiting, instant making and scoffing! And palline cocco e cioccolato perfectly fit into this category of treats.
What’s even more exciting is the fact that Continue reading
Torta nutellotta – luxurious Nutella cake
You take a good look at torta nutellotta and you feel, deep inside you, that no other cake will ever match its scrumptiousness and decadence, if you are a chocolate lover*(read the warning now!).
Torta nutellotta is Continue reading
Involtini di melanzane alla Tim – stuffed aubergine rolls
Today’s blog is as much about involtini di melanzane as it is about selfless Continue reading
Pasta all’ortolana – summer vegetable pasta
Pasta all’ortolana is definitely among my favourite summer pasta dishes. In a season during which vegetables such as aubergines, courgettes and peppers are at their best Continue reading
Sbriciolata pere e cioccolato – pear and chocolate crumble tart
If you ever happen to stay at a Neapolitan friend’s place, chances are you will be offered a slice of crostata (tart/pie) at some point. There are hundreds of types, but if it is Continue reading
Tortine fredde allo yoghurt e frutta – mini yoghurt and fruit fridge cakes
As a fruit lover and the wife of a man who has a worrying addiction to cream, I felt I had to share this yummy but very easy summer recipe. Tortine fredde allo yoghurt e frutta take me back to Continue reading