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Baked Cod with Italian Salsa Verde

Baked Cod with Italian Salsa Verde

This succulent Baked Cod with Italian Salsa Verde served over Lentils Italian Style is as delicious as it is simple to make. The herby combination of parsley, mint and basil combined with capers, lemon and Dijon mustard and drizzled with olive oil is the best 

How to Make Quick and Easy Spaghetti with Clams

How to Make Quick and Easy Spaghetti with Clams

This post appeared first on Italian Kitchen Confessions In October 2020. Its content has been updated. Spaghetti with Clams in a garlicky white wine sauce is an elegant and easy dish to make this time of the year.  Spaghetti with Clams is one of those dishes 

Affogato al Caffe’

Affogato al Caffe’

Affogato al caffè is a classic Italian dessert, as simple as it is delicious, consisting of a scoop of melty gelato drowned in a hot shot of espresso. A match made in heaven!

Pistachio Tiramisu

Pistachio Tiramisu

A rich-decadent variation on the classic tiramisu. Layers of coffee soaked ladyfingers are alternating with a velvety pistachio mascarpone custard and a nutty crunchy topping of pistachio.

Brasato al Barolo (Authentic Barolo Braised Beef from Piedmont)

Brasato al Barolo (Authentic Barolo Braised Beef from Piedmont)

Brasato al Barolo simply means beef braised in Barolo wine. It’s one of the most beloved dishes of the Piedmont region—where the patience of slow cooking transforms humble ingredients into pure elegance. This traditional Brasato al Barolo—also known as Barolo Braised Beef—is a slow-cooked Piedmontese 

Squid Ink Risotto: a Venetian recipe

Squid Ink Risotto: a Venetian recipe

Squid Ink Risotto is a dramatic dish that use squid ink to give this black color to the risotto. The dish- sometimes called also Risotto Nero, black risotto- is a briny, umami dish that tastes rich and bountiful thanks to the creamy risotto. I have 

Winter Panzanella Salad

Winter Panzanella Salad

This Winter Panzanella is my seasonal twist on the classic Italian bread salad, traditionally made with ripe summer tomatoes, onions and fresh basil. In this version, hearty winter vegetables and robust flavors take center stage, creating a dish that is both comforting and satisfying during 

Carnival Crostoli (Venetian Galani)

Carnival Crostoli (Venetian Galani)

Carnival Crostoli or Venitian Galani is one of this recipe that transports me straight in my childhood. Crostoli and Frittelle usually are available in pastry shops, bakeries and supermarkets during Carnival. Carnival is officially starting after Epiphany and ending with Mardi Gras – of Martedi 

Cavatelli with Spicy Italian Sausage

Cavatelli with Spicy Italian Sausage

Cavatelli with Spicy Italian Sausage is a meal with all the ingredients to make a glorious Italian meal! Think about chewy al dente homemade cavatelli that collect a sauce made with Spicy Italian sausage, Calabrian chili pepper, tomato sauce and a bit of red wine. 

Cavatelli Pasta Recipe

Cavatelli Pasta Recipe

Cavatelli is one of the most ancient Italian pasta shape. Learn how to make it using 3 simple ingredients and a step-by-step guide.