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March 27, 2013

Pupe di Pasqua ~ Easter Dolls

Rosanna Di Michele

There are a lot of different Italian recipes for Easter breads, some are savory and some are sweet. This one is fun. It's made into a shape of a Pupa, Italian for doll and is...

March 6, 2013

San Giuseppe's Zeppole

Rosanna Di Michele

Italian spin on the American donuts, although possibly it is the donuts that are an American spin on the Italian Zeppoli, dating far back to the Middle Ages. This fried choux...

February 21, 2013

Tarallucci Abruzzesi

Rosanna Di Michele

Sweeten up your weekend by making these delicious Tarallucci filled with jam. It is another typical desert served in Abruzzo, and they are best made with jam made from grapes.

February 11, 2013

Pizza Dolce Cake

Rosanna Di Michele

Pizza Dolce - a sweet pie, is a type of sponge cake from Abruzzo, and although considered a cheesecake by some people, it is unlike your traditional cheesecake as it is made with...

February 7, 2013

Ravioli di Carnevale

Rosanna Di Michele

Popular Carnival food in the city of Vasto, these sweet tasting ravioli get their name because they are prepared according to an ancient traditional Carnival recipe, and are...

January 31, 2013

Castagnole - Another Carnevale Treat

Rosanna Di Michele

Carnival is synonymous of fried treats in Italy. Here is a recipe for Casatagnole, small soft balls sprinkled with powdered sugar. The word castagna means chestnut, and these...

January 27, 2013

Celebrate Carnevale with Chiacchiere

Rosanna Di Michele

Whether you call them Chiacchiere, Frappe or Bugie, you are sure to find this typical dessert in every region of Italy during the Carnevale season.