“Cornucopie” are Italian sweets, typical of Campania. The term cornucopia literally means “horn of abundance” (from the Latin “cornu” horn and “copiae” abundance) and signifies wealth, happiness and harmony. The traditional recipe calls for “struffoli” as filling (small balls of sweet dough that are fried and then dipped in honey and decorated with sprinkles and…
Salmone in Crosta (Salmon Wrapped in Puff Pastry)
What could be a delicious and elegant holiday dish that will wow your guests? Try a salmon fillet wrapped in spinach and flaky puff pastry. The delicate taste of salmon blends well together with the flavor of spinach and toasted pine nuts. It is quite easy to make, but the result is water-mouthing and very…
Strudel di Verdure (Vegetable Strudel)
When we think about strudel, we usually imagine the delicious pastry roll filled with apples, raisins and cinnamon, which is a traditional dessert of Trentino Alto Adige. The term derives from the German word “strudel” which means vortex; in fact, this stuffed roll, made with a very thin dough, is typical of the Italian regions…
Cotechino in Crosta con Lenticchie (Cotechino in Puff Pastry with Lentils)
Happy New Year all my beloved readers. Buon Anno! Tonight I am going to serve cotechino in crostra with lenticchie. Cotechino (the Italian fresh pork sausage) in puff pastry is a tasty and appetizing idea to enjoy the traditional cotechino and lentils during the Christmas holidays, and particularly at New Year’s Eve. According to the…
Brie in Crosta (Baked Brie in Puff Pastry)
Brie wrapped in puff pastry and baked until the cheese is hot and gooey and the crust is golden brown … mmmmmmm! This is an elegant and tasty appetizer to serve at a dinner party to please and impress your guests. It’s probably one dish that you don’t want to eat all the time (full…
Torta Pasqualina (Easter Pie)
Torta Pasqualina is a rustic savory pie typical of Liguria, filled with spinach, ricotta cheese and eggs. You can serve it as an appetizer with a nice sparkling wine (I love it with my Prosecco) or as an antipasto (starter) anytime of the year, but this dish is really part of the traditional Easter (Pasqua)…