Many customers during our Cooking at Home dinners or Cookery Lessons at holiday home (in Tuscany), often ask me about…
Italian Holiday Table
Italian Rosemary and Olive Oil Bread
According to history, Luciano Pancaldo, a baker from Ferrara, a town in the north of Italy developed this bread inspi…
Crispy Baked Gnocchi with Zesty Lemon and Peas
After boiling, the gnocchi is baked in butter until browned. Then back to the oven with peas and finished with lemon …
Herbed Orzo with Raisins and Italian Sausage
Pilaf, which is traditionally made with rice, can contain a variety of different ingredients depending on the culture…
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
This is one of those meals that will do just the trick when you are craving something rich, creamy, and comforting. <…
Italian Holiday Table: Sausage Polenta Bake and Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
Filled with vegetables, a sausage polenta bake is a perfect holiday main dish or side. With after dinner espressos, s…
Italian Holiday Table: Lasagna Bolognese and Hazelnut Chocolate Cannoli
Warm your kitchen with a hearty lasagna bolognese that all your eaters will enjoy. Then make an iconic Italian sweet,…
Italian Holiday Table: Braised Short Rib Pasta and Baci Baked Apples
Make a heartwarming holiday meal of braised short rib sauce over pasta and a sweet finish of chocolate and hazelnut B…
Italian Holiday Table: Polenta Stuffing and Spicy Chocolate Pot de Crème
Make a new holiday dish of polenta with sausage and crispy sage. And for dessert, serve up chocolate pot de crèmes wi…
Italian Holiday Table: Creamy Sausage Pasta and Chocolate Layer Cheesecake
Serve a festive colored sausage pasta for a holiday dinner, ending with a beautiful layered chocolate loaded cheeseca…
Italian Holiday Table: Flank Steak with Artichoke Lemon Risotto and Chocolate Ravioli Dessert
Flank steak pinwheels rolled with prosciutto and fontina nestled on a lemon and artichoke risotto. Finish the holiday…
Italian Holiday Table: Red Pepper Shrimp Pasta and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Make an Italian-inspired holiday meal that keeps you out of the kitchen and celebrating with family. Dish out a comfo…
Italian Holiday Table: Eggplant Timballo and Chocolate Chili Polenta and Orange cake
An Italian holiday favorite, eggplant timballo is a stunning presentation for your table. Especially when served with…
Italian Holiday Table: Artichoke and Garlic Butter Pasta with Easy Double Chocolate Brownies
An easy artichoke and garlic butter pasta followed by one bowl brownies are recipes you need during the busy holiday …
Italian Holiday Table: Mushroom and Sunchoke Pasta with Artichoke Sage Sauce and Hazelnut Chocolate Truffle Tart
A vegan sunchoke and artichoke mushroom pasta and decadent chocolate hazelnut tart are deceptively easy and delicious…
Italian Holiday Table: Italian Green Bean Polenta and Chocolate Hazelnut Raspberry Trifle
Grab holiday basics, like green beans, and serve over polenta with sun-dried tomatoes. Don’t forget dessert! Pr…
Italian Holiday Table: Italian Sausage and Walnut Pasta with Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta
Create a gorgeous Italian inspired dinner party with a walnut and sausages pasta and a sweet finish of chocolate haze…
Italian Holiday Table: Spinach Artichoke Lasagna and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
A vegetarian lasagna is perfect to add to the holiday spread and will satisfy all your eaters. Finish a meal with a r…
Italian Holiday Table: Seared Scallops with Artichoke Risotto and Chocolate Limoncello Panna Cotta
Make a beautiful dinner of seared scallops served over an artichoke risotto blanca. Conclude the meal with a creamy c…
Italian Holiday Table: Spicy Shrimp Pasta and Olive Oil Orange Cake
Create a beautiful dinner for guests of hearty shrimp pasta with a touch of spice and a soft orange polenta cake topp…
Italian Holiday Table: Pumpkin Sauce Spaghetti and Meatballs with Gingerbread Biscotti
A simple spaghetti and meatball recipe is revamped with pumpkin and served as an elegant meal with a sweet finish of …
Italian Holiday Table: Shrimp and Scallop Spinach Tagliatelle and Mascarpone Pear Cakes
Celebrate the holidays with simple shrimp and scallop spinach tagliatelle. End a meal with mascarpone pear desserts s…
Italian Holiday Table: Sausage and Mussel Risotto and White Chocolate Pomegranate Bark
Ring in the holidays with beautiful Italian sausage and mussel risotto and a sweet bite of festive white chocolate po…
Italian Holiday Table: Pancetta Pasta with Shrimp and Orange Polenta Cake
Bring everyone together this holiday season with a hearty pancetta and shrimp pasta. Finish the Italian meal with a s…
Italian Holiday Table: Oxtail Osso Bucco and Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Trifles
Slow braised oxtail osso bucco served over cheesy polenta is an easy and delicious winter dish. End the meal with a r…