Everybody Loves Tuscany

This Crostata Biscotto all’Amarena is a Neapolitan biscuit tart filled with flavor to satisfy any sweet tooth. Recipe courtesy of Tutti A Tavola INGREDIENTS: Using a MOLD 36×12 cm FOR THE SHORTBREAD: 220 g flour 100 g Sugar 100 g Butter 1 egg 1/2 tsp Baking yeast salt FOR THE STUFFING: 300 g White and […]

Crostata doppia al limone or double lemon tart is simply delicious! The shortcrust pastry and lemon cream makes this crostata doppia al limone a perfect dessert or to keep on hand for an any time of day treat. This recipe courtesy of Tutti a Tavolo for crostata doppia al limone is one you must try! […]

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Prosciutto & Pistachios recipe courtesy of In the Rustic Kitchen Ingredients 1 19.5-23 oz pork tenderloin preferably outdoor bread (550-650g) 3 herby sausages 8.8 oz / 3 cups mixed mushrooms (250g) sliced 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped 1 tbsp […]

Peposo is a traditional Tuscan stew originating from Impruneta. Peposo is traditionally cooked in a terra cotta pot which Impruneta is famous for. You will find Peposo on the menu in many authentic Italian restaurants in Tuscany. It is usually served with polenta. Recipe courtesy of Inside The Rustic Kitchen Ingredients 2 lbs beef chuck […]

Here’s a braided pizza filled with lots of flavor! This recipe shows how to make the dough from scratch but you can also use pre-made pizza dough. Think 3 different pizzas closed up and braided together. You can also vary the ingredients to your favorite toppings to make your special masterpiece. Each bite is uniquely […]

Italian Slang words are useful to know for every day life in Italy. Whether you are learning Italian, visiting or living in Italy, you are bound to often hear the following words. Slang is not always covered in formal Italian classes but is important to know so you don’t miss out either understanding or using […]

Everyone does a little shopping while in Italy. Whether you are shopping for clothes or food, these Italian words and phrases will come in handy. Video courtesy of Italian Made Easy. Manu Venditti, 100% born and bred Italian, polyglot is a real Italian teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching Italian to English speakers. […]

Budini di riso are one of my favorite Italian pastries. In fact, I prefer it to a cornetto filled with cream for breakfast. Recipe courtesy of Le Recette di Terroresplendore Ingredients: Shortcrust pastry: 240 g of 00 flour 120 g of cold butter 70 g of icing sugar 1 medium egg untreated lemon zest a […]

This recipe for Sfogliatelle Cream and Sour Cherries is full of flavor and easy to make. The end result will look like you bought them at a bakery. Recipe courtesy of Tutti al Tavola INGREDIENTS: x 6 Sfogliatelle 1 Rectangular Puff Pastry Roll 6 Amarena cherries in syrup Icing sugar 1 teaspoon of Butter or […]

Here is a funny bit by Sebastian Maniscalco about Grandma’s cooking in an Italian family. In this stand up act, Sebastian remembers his grandmother’s cooking and what it was like growing up in an Italian family. For more funny videos by Sebastian Maniscalco talking about his Italian family click here.