Category Archives: Bread

CRESCENTINE – TIGELLE

For this week’s Regional Italian recipe, I want to take you to the region of Emilia-Romagna, a culinary heaven.  Suffice it to say that it is the region where Balsamic Vinegar, Mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano are produced… … Continue reading

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PROSCIUTTO, ROCKET AND GRANA CHEESE PIZZA

My husband adores pizza… so, to please him (and the kids!), I usually make pizza on Sunday evening.  Home made pizza can be quite healthy, depending on the toppings you use and it is quite common in Italian houses to … Continue reading

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PANETTONE

Merry Christmas everybody!  I know you will be very busy in your kitchens today (or at the malls, getting your last minute Christmas shopping done!), but I just could not stop myself from sharing this special recipe with all of … Continue reading

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PIZZA FLAVOURED PIGGY BUNS

I saw these piggy shaped buns on Pinterest and I could not get them out of my mind!  They look too cute!  As the theme of my youngest daughter’s birthday party was Peppa Pig, I thought it would be a … Continue reading

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GEORGIA’S 3RD BIRTHDAY

On the 1st my youngest daughter turned 3 and I have been quite busy organising her birthday party.  This was also the first time that her nonni were physically present for her birthday, so it was even more exciting for … Continue reading

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CIAMBELLA RUSTICA – SALAMI AND SMOKED SCAMORZA BUNDT CAKE

The weather is getting warmer around here… this is the time of the year when I prefer to eat out.  In a few weeks it will be too hot for my liking.  So I try to enjoy this weather as … Continue reading

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PIZZETTE

Today I am going to share with you another piece of my childhood.  I don’t remember ever attending a birthday party as a child where there was no focaccia and/or pizzette as part of the buffet.  Usually you can buy … Continue reading

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WALNUT BANANA BREAD

If you like banana bread, this is a fantastic recipe.  I must admit I am not a great Jamie Oliver follower when it comes to his take on Italian food, but I do trust him for the rest.  I had … Continue reading

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