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Winter Kale Salad with Farro, Pecorino & Dates

Winter Kale Salad with Farro, Pecorino & Dates

  I grew up in a family that embraces the classic Mediterranean diet, a variety of fresh and seasonal food, cereal, and grains. This winter salad is definitely an expression of a nourishing Mediterranean dish, where I added a typical Middle Eastern ingredient – dates. 

Homemade Sea Bass Ravioli

Homemade Sea Bass Ravioli

Sea bass Ravioli is a delicate and flavorful dish. It combines tender, flaky sea bass with delicate pasta pillows filled with a zesty and herby sea bass filling. This preparation is very simple. The filling is a finely chopped branzino aromatized with olive oil, thyme, 

Piedmontese Bonet (Italian Chocolate Pudding)

Piedmontese Bonet (Italian Chocolate Pudding)

The Piedmontese Bonet is a creamy dessert that hails from the Piedmont region of Italy, where they sure know a thing or two about tantalizing recipes and great wines. This dessert is a velvety smooth custard infused with rum, rich chocolate and amaretto flavors, topped 

Seared Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

Seared Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

Seared Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter Sauce are a decadent and flavorful dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning of seafood lovers. The rich nuttiness of browned butter pairs perfectly with the delicate sweetness of scallops, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. 

Traditional Pasta alla Puttanesca (Puttanesca Pasta Recipe)

Traditional Pasta alla Puttanesca (Puttanesca Pasta Recipe)

This easy Italian pasta recipe is all about big flavor and minimal effort. Whether you’re making it for a quiet dinner or serving guests, Pasta alla Puttanesca delivers a bold, satisfying bite every time.

Saffron Shrimp Risotto

Saffron Shrimp Risotto

This Saffron shrimp risotto will bring the sun to your table with its energetic colors. Creamy, tasty and refined in its blend of flavors is ideal for a family dinner, a cozy date or any time you need some comfort and tasty food. Saffron Shrimp 

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 

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