Strozzapreti, cavatelli, lumache, conchiglie, orecchiette… So many names for so many different formats of Italian Pasta!
Everybody knows the classic: Penne, Spaghetti even Fusilli and Lasagne…but do you know these other unconventional formats you can find on the BellaItalia shop?
Let’s see if we can surprise you and maybe inspire you to try new Italian Recipes!
Summer is almost over and, while we will miss our Italian holidays, we can’t deny that the “back to school” frenzy has its charm too!
We love getting ready for the school year by filling our pantry with the best Italian products to have a snack always ready when we need an energy boost or a healthy “Merenda” - an afternoon snack.
Here is our shopping list, for the perfect Back to School Italian Pantry!
With temperatures reaching record highs in Italy, I find myself craving fresh foods and nothing is better than a salad made using all the seasonal vegetables i can find in the garden!
Here is your inspiration for a fresh salad to enjoy with a fragrant Fresella for a quick and tasty lunch!
Fava Beans, Finferli - Chanterelle mushrooms- and eggs: an irreplaceable Spring trio!
When the feast of St. Anthony of Padua approaches, on June 13th, spring is coming to an end in Italy. The sky is clear, then suddenly cloudy and a rapid thunderstorm passes by, immediately leaving room for the return of a splendid and warm sun.
Easy and quick to make, this salty sponge cake is ideal for aperitifs and buffets!
Once cooled, cut the sponge cake into 3 discs. Fill the first layer with tuna and mayonnaise, sliced cherry tomatoes and lettuce. On the second layer spread the mayonnaise and add the cooked ham and Emmental (or another soft cheese of your choice). Close with the last disc and the savory sponge cake is ready to be served!
You can definitely obtain more discs and stuff them as much as you want!
As you know, I love to rediscover traditional recipes from my little village in the south of Italy. Tarallini with Naspro are one of the many traditional Easter recipes. Very simple to make, but very tasty!
What is “Naspro”? Naspro is a sugar icing that gives these sweet donuts their traditional white color. In Cercemaggiore Naspro Tarallini are made during the Easter period and used to accompany with their candor the brides dressed in white, celebrating their wedding day.
Many names, a single incomparable Italian delicacy: Struffoli!
Some like to make them for Carnival but they are also popular for Christmas, or you may want to enjoy them on both holidays and share them with friends on New Year's Eve.
The classic recipe asks to finish them with colored sugar sprinkles, but some like to add candied fruits or delicious ground almonds. Other recipes, like the Sicilian, dictate you should flood them with icing...
These stuffed Pizza bites are a simple recipe to make for a tasty Italian Sunday!
They are called “nodini” - knots - as I created them by folding the dough over creating a little knot, but I promise it’s easier than it sounds!
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The Christmas Holidays may be over but we still have some Pandoro and Panettone left. I love our artisanal products and would hate to see them go to waste, so here is a super simple recipe that I like to make after the holidays to enjoy these delicious cakes!
This Thanksgiving will be celebrated as usual with our families. Being split between Italy and the US sometimes it’s just not possible to be all together, but we like to keep our traditions going, especially around the table!
This year though, I wanted to try something new on the menu and hope you will like this very simple recipe for a delicious savory pie with Radicchio and Speck.
These Radicchio “Roses” are perfect for a nice aperitivo and both kids and grownups love them!
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