Tag Archives: Italian Food

Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Italian Chocolate  Hazelnut Tart   Italian chocolate hazelnut tart: It’s  delicious for dessert! Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Tart This Italian chocolate hazelnut tart (crostata) blends two classic Italian ingredients that go perfectly with one another to create a delicious, sweet end to any meal. I think you will agree that a slice of this chocolate tart […]

Italian Pot Roast in Barolo Wine for Sunday Dinner

Italian Pot Roast in  Barolo Wine for Sunday Dinner  Italian Pot Roast in Barolo Wine The most moist and flavorful pot roast is Italian—and easy to make! Try it for a special Sunday dinner. Try Italian Pot Roast in Barolo Wine for YOUR Sunday Dinner!  “Do Italians really make pot roast?” I am happy to share […]

Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilian Christmas Cookies

Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilian Christmas Cookies  Cuccidati are traditional Sicilian Christmas cookies—try my family recipe enjoyed for three generations here in America! Cuccidati: Traditional Sicilican Christmas Cookies Italian Christmas traditions are unique to each region of the Italy and have been lovingly handed down within families through the generations. Cuccidati – a version of Christmas cookie that probably […]

Italian Recipe: Manicotti from Mamma Rosa

Italian Recipe: Manicotti from Mamma Rosa  Manicotti—Italian crespelle are crêpes stuffed with delicious ricotta cheese! Italian Recipe: Manicotti from Mamma Rosa Manicotti (pronounced (man-ee-cot-tee) are Italian crêpes, called crespelle, filled with cheese, topped with just a bit of sauce, and baked. They are a perfect light start  as the “primo”(first) course for a special Italian meal. Because making […]

One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine

One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine  Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine — A delicious and easy to make family dinner. Try it tonight! Try One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine for YOUR Dinner Tonight!  The recipe title, “One-Pot Italian Chicken in Marsala Wine” sounds rich… and it is! But it is also so easy to make! […]

Italian Pork Chops Ripieno (with Prosciutto and Fontina)

Italian Pork Chops Ripieno (with Prosciutto and Fontina)  Ripieno—The word for “stuffed” in Italian.  And pork chops filleted and filled  with prosciutto and Fontina cheese can only mean—delicious! Italian Pork Chops Ripieno  Monday night is pork chop night at my home, a tradition started some time ago when my children were small and just starting to eat table […]

Tartufo: Summertime Gelato Treat!

Tartufo: Summertime  Gelato Treat!   Tartufo — Enjoy this chocolate-coated ice cream treat that is delicious enough for kids and special enough for adults! Tartufo: A gelato treat made just for summertime!  The word Italian word “tartufo” refers to the round, brown-and-white truffles found in the densely forested Apennine Mountains that run down the spine of Italy. These slightly irregularly shaped round […]

Visiting Italy? Reading Italian Menus

Visiting Italy? Reading Italian Menus  Visiting Italy? Follow Caterina for tips on how to read the Italian menus at your favorite restaurant—from the Conversational Italian series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one […]

Gnocchi with Brown Butter or Gorgonzola Sauce

Gnocchi with Brown Butter or Gorgonzola Sauce  Gnocchi—light, airy dumplings perfect for your favorite Italian sauce! Italian Recipe: Gnocchi with Brown Butter or Gorgonzola Sauce  Gnocchi (pronounced (NYAAW – KEY) are Italian potato dumplings, and if made properly, they are said to be like little pillows: delicate and soft, and a delight to eat! Gnocchi are […]

Visiting Italy? Italian Restaurant Tips

Visiting Italy? Italian Restaurant Tips  Visiting Italy? Follow Caterina for tips on how to order at your favorite Italian restaurant—from the Conversational Italian series of books! The Conversational Italian for Travelers textbook begins each chapter with a dialogue from a story about the character Caterina, an American girl who travels to Italy to visit her relatives. As the story continues from one chapter […]