Cacio e pepe traditional recipe
Cacio e pepe recipe one of the most traditional pasta dish from Lazio Cacio e pepe recipe, together with Amatriciana and Carbonara, originated in central Italy. When shepherds used to go away for the
Almond cookies
Do you like almonds? then this simple, no fuss almond cookie dough maybe for you too. I got the idea from the classic pound cake recipe, where you should add the same amount of
Wine cookies – ciambelle al vino
When I was a little girl this “Ciambelline al vino” – small wine cookies – was my favorite. These wine cookies recipe originates in the Castelli Romani area south of Rome. Some call these
Tuna and olive pasta
Simple, easy and tasty: this tuna and olive pasta is the perfect fast food. This tuna and olive pasta recipe is the perfect example of the simplicity of Italian cooking. When you have little
Bell pepper risotto
Have you ever tried a bell pepper risotto? Creamy and super tasty, and super easy to make. If you like bell peppers you’ll definitely love this this bell pepper risotto recipe. Risotto is one
Tomatoes stuffed with rice
Stuffed tomatoes with rice is a very classic dish from Rome, the go-to summer dish you can prepare ahead! Every farmers market in Rome sells “pomodori da riso” (literally tomatoes for rice). If you
Quick vegetable gratin
Vegetable gratin: a simple recipe to eat more veggies! Simple and super quick this vegetable gratin it’s perfect for busy people that want to eat more vegetables that taste really really good. When preparing
Saltimbocca recipe
Saltimbocca alla romana is a very traditional recipe you can find in many restaurant in central Italy, especially in Rome. This saltimbocca recipe is very simple and yet super delicious. If you are thinking
Basic Italian bread dough
Learn the basics to make a classic Italian bread dough. You can start from this one and create many other types. Try adding olives or rosemary or some seeds and nuts. Walnut bread is
Quick eggplant parmigiana
A quick version of the classic eggplant parmigiana This is the shorter, faster, lighter and healthier version of the well know eggplant parmigiana, or “melanzane alla parmigiana“. I love this recipe, because is so