Here’s another desert that’s made with Sponge Cake. It’s something of a cake-version of the traditional Tiramisù but just different enough to be a wonderful alternative and a great crowd-pleaser. As we did for the Zuppa Inglese, for this recipe the basic Sponge Cake is baked in a spring-form pan and allowed to grow tall…
The holidays are not over yet and, before you enroll in the gym, there’s still time to try some Italian Traditional Holiday Sweets! These two recipes are perfect to celebrate the Befana, an italian feast that is celebrated on January 6th. The story tells about an old woman who brings sweets to all the good children. PANFORTE…
Following Italian tradition, Christmas eve dinner called “il cenone“, is an all-fish and vegetable affair. Whereas, for Christmas day supper (in the middle of the day), all the stops come out: pasta dishes that might include tortellini (usually meat-filled) in broth and/or a meat-based lasagna, a stuffed bird or baked lamb for the secondo and…
The origins of Tiramisù are very uncertain. Apparently every region has “invented” this delicacy: and so there has been a contest of sorts, among – Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto as to where it really came from. The official version places the birth of Tiramisù in the seventeenth century in Siena, when some confectioners, in anticipation of the…
Being a vegetarian or vegan in Rome is not necessarily hard, but is definitely not easy. Around every corner is formaggio (cheese) of every kind imaginable – mozzarella, gorgonzola, mascarpone, parmesan, and more, and Italy is no stranger to carne (meat) either; dishes with pancetta, salami and prosciutto are almost always on the menu or…
Wait, what? There are Italian dishes you will not find in Italy? It is probably not surprising to hear that going to an Italian restaurant in America and going to an Italian restaurant in Italy will offer two completely different experiences. However, many Americans do not know that there are some favorite so-called ‘’Italian” dishes…
When traveling abroad there are always many things to consider while preparing, such as which hotel to book, which plane to take, or which clothes to bring. But if you are like me you may have one extra question on your mind: Will there be food that I can eat? Now initially this may sound…
When visiting another country it can be difficult to know the secret signs and attributes of a good local place and a tourist trap. Here are 4 Tips for choosing restaurants in Rome. Carpaccio – A traditional Italian dish of thinly sliced raw steak @ Passaguai. Rome is a foodie’s paradise–the city is overflowing with…
I have been tour guiding at the Vatican Museums almost daily for the last 11 years at any time of the day and night. And no matter what, after a 3,5 hrs Vatican tour around the amazing artwork & Sistine Chapel, everyone is always hungry and the question arrives promptly: “Where is the best place…
Spaghetti Carbonara is a creamy and filling pasta dish. The name Carbonara is derived from carbonaro (the Italian word for charcoal burner). The dish was supposedly made for Italian charcoal workers. Today it is a traditional Roman dish. Easy and fast to make in your own kitchen! You need: 1/2 cup (100g) pancetta 1/4 cup…