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Warm Squid Salad with Kale and Chickpeas

Warm Squid Salad with Kale and Chickpeas

This warm squid salad is a great meal any time of the year but especially in the summer when you do not want to spend lot if time in front of a hot stovetop!  This is a classic Venetian recipe where everything is cooked in 

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Rosemary Focaccia Bread

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED. IT FIRST APPEARED ON ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSION ON JULY 21st 2020. Italian Focaccia with its soft interior and a crisp and salty exterior. ..Focaccia Bread with some large and small bubbles inside. It’s a real treat. It’s a great snack 

Crostata di Marmellata

Crostata di Marmellata

Crostata di Marmellata ( Jam filled tart)  is a traditional Italian dessert made with shortbread dough ( pasta frolla) and usually filled with  any jam or preserves of your preference.  Crostata is characterized by a lattice top, arranged in a crisscross pattern. When you think of 

Homemade Orecchiette

Homemade Orecchiette

`It is not a secret that making homemade pasta from scratch is one of my passion. There is just something about it and homemade orecchiette is just so exciting to make and to taste afterwards! These little wonders are born to hold the sauce and 

Wild Ramp Pesto

Wild Ramp Pesto

Looking for a way to add some zing to your meals? Look no further than this wild ramp pesto recipe. This bright green condiment is the perfect accompaniment to everything from pasta to grilled meats, and it’s packed with flavor that’ll have you coming back 

Italian Pistachios Cardamom Biscotti with Orange Zest

Italian Pistachios Cardamom Biscotti with Orange Zest

Italian Pistachios Biscotti with Cardamon and Orange Zest are a spiced twist on the classic Italian Almond biscotti aka cantucci. I have to confess that the inspiration on this variation came from many years spent leaving in the Middle East, where I learned about different 

Italian Lentil Soup with Prosciutto

Italian Lentil Soup with Prosciutto

A warm, hearty and comforting Italian lentil soup bursting with flavors. This traditional lentil soup is easy to make and is perfect for colder days. I grew up eating lot of lentils and definitely this soup has been a staple. Still today I make it 

Spelt Tagliatelle Pasta with Kale & Mushroom

Spelt Tagliatelle Pasta with Kale & Mushroom

Spelt Tagliatelle with Kale and Mushroom is a hearty pasta, a bit more rough since I played with different flours to obtain a more rustic pasta texture. Spelt pasta and in general all whole wheat and whole grains pasta have a less smoother texture compared 

Roasted Beetroot Pumpkin and Lentil Salad

Roasted Beetroot Pumpkin and Lentil Salad

Roasted Beetroot, Pumpkin and Lentil Salad makes a flavorful root vegetable salad that is a meal by itself. This salad has a nutritious mix of ingredients and a flavorsome combination of textures and flavours, so make it right now to take advantage of the seasonal 

What to cook in February

What to cook in February

Although February is the shortest month of the year, it is packed with holidays and events. Valentine’s Day, Superbowl Sunday and Mardi gras all revolve around food, so figuring out what to cook in February can be a challenge if you want to celebrate it