This was one of the desserts I was really looking forward to trying. I love cakes, and Marcella’s description made me look forward to it even more. She said this cake is a local specialty of Venice. During Venice’s trading … Continue reading →
Today’s dessert comes from Florence. It’s called Zuccotto, and is a dome-shaped dessert. It’s a very easy dessert to make, and the result is very beautiful to look at. You line a bowl with pieces of purchased pound cake that … Continue reading →
It’s time for my first dessert – Bolognese Rice Cake. When reading through the desserts I would be cooking, this one intrigued me. Marcella says that in Bologna, this cake used to only be made at Easter. There was much … Continue reading →
I love zucchini. It’s one of my favorite vegetables. When I saw the name of this salad though-it just didn’t excite me – Boiled Zucchini Salad. I’m not sure why it didn’t sound very good. But I was wrong. It … Continue reading →
You’re probably realizing by now that most Italian salads are very simple. Here’s another one to add to your files – Asparagus Salad. Marcella says that when asparagus is at it’s peak in Italy, the favorite way to serve it … Continue reading →
Today is my first salad post. The salad is a very simple one – Shredded Savoy Cabbage Salad. One thing that is a little different about this salad is the way you infuse a subtle garlic scent to the salad. … Continue reading →
Wow, this is my last post in the vegetable chapter. This chapter went by fast. The recipe today is Mixed Baked Vegetable Platter. This is a very simple side dish. Potatoes are washed and cut into wedges, peppers are cut … Continue reading →