Torta all’arancia – orange cake

Slice of torta all'arancia
Perfect for the winter season

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

Pastiera – wheat and ricotta tart

Slice of beautiful pastiera napoletana served on a plate
Am I not beautifully amazing?

The Easter theme continues, as in Naples it is not Pasqua without pastiera, after all! 😋 I have been counting the days until it was the right time to share this recipe. And admittedly I am a bit late and the Easter holidays are over. But I hope you will forgive me as Continue reading

Migliaccio di Carnevale – lemon, orange and ricotta cake

Slice of migliaccio, a lemon-ricotta cake with iciing sugar on top
Light, soft, moist. Like a cloud, but tastier

I am not sure how many of you will be familiar with migliaccio di Carnevale, but I can assure you that a great many Italians get very excited when the Carnival season approaches because it means it is time to make some pretty scrumptious recipes. Migliaccio is one of these…

Tender, light and Continue reading