Mozzarella in carrozza – golden-crusted fried mozzarella sandwich

mozzarella in carrozza
Comfort at its best

There are very few dishes as comforting, gratifying and as easy and quick to make as mozzarella in carrozza (mozzarella in a carriage).

The name goes to show how precious this cheese is to Italians: so precious that it deserves Continue reading

Pizza crema e amarene – black cherry and custard tart

Pizza crema e amarena in a flan tin
I am a real beauty. You will love me.

I know what you are thinking, because I have great powers that include reading people’s minds, but yes: pizza crema e amarene is the actual name for this superduper tart. The pastry is soft and the custard combined with the conserve is to die for.

I have fond memories of pizza crema e amarene as my mamma Mariolina would Continue reading

Monachine napoletane – custard and morello cherry parcels

Monachine covered with custard and morello cherries
I am older and wiser than all of you. I was born in 1700

There is something fascinating about using recipes that were born centuries ago. That is the case for monachine napoletane (little nuns): delightful puff pastry cakes with a yummy filling of crema pasticcera (custard, which must be home-made) and morello cherry conserve.

Nuns and monks were renowned for Continue reading