Pancakes and Biscotti

Recipes from an American cooking in Rome

Francesca Bruzzese

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Pear + Chocolate Crumble

A sophisticated, surprising twist on the usual crumble. Vanilla ice cream mandatory.

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Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies

Thick, chewy peanut butter cookies studded with chocolate chunks and lots of crispy oreos / a nod to the Parent Trap.

Carla's Banana Bread

Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink banana bread, complete with chocolate, oats, raisins, walnuts, and coconut.

Farfalle with zucchini + ricotta

The perfect way to use up the last of your annual summer zucchini haul.

For Carla

A tribute to my friend and mentor: the late, great Carla Tomasi.

Peanut Butter Tiramisù + Blog’s 10th Birthday!

A tiramisù with a twist to celebrate a decade of blogging.

Sicily - Spring 2024

A brief summary of all the good things you can eat when you have 5 days in Sicily (Catania, Taormina, Siracusa, to be precise).

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Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies

Thick, chewy peanut butter cookies studded with chocolate chunks and lots of crispy oreos / a nod to the Parent Trap.

Nostalgia Series, Recipe #3: The Ultimate Skillet Cookie

A gooey, oversized Chocolate Chip Cookie, baked in a sklilet, sprinkled with sea salt, and served with vanilla ice cream. Enough said.

Biscotti occhio di bue

A buttery, crisp sandwich cookie filled with abundant swirls of Nutella and dusted with powdered sugar. What more could you want with your morning coffee?

Snickerdoodles

Soft, chewy, spicy Snickerdoodles, just in time for the holiday season — no cream of tartar required.

Double Chocolate Coffee Oreo Cookies

A fiercely chocolate-y cookie with a brownie-like texture, studded with crisp-creamy oreos and pools of melted dark chocolate. Need I say more?

Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The classic American cookie kicked up a notch thanks to chunks of chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. Eating just one is impossible.

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Carla's Banana Bread

Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink banana bread, complete with chocolate, oats, raisins, walnuts, and coconut.

Panettone Loaf Cake

This chic panettone-cake cross is soft, buttery, and super fragrant, thanks to lots of orange zest, honey, and vanlila bean. It’s dotted with plump raisins and candied orange, and is especially nice if you’re living outside of Italy and have a tough time getting your panettone fix.

Brunch Series, Recipe #4: Brioche French Toast

Classic french toast, made with thick slices of brioche and a honey-cinnamon-vanilla custard and pan-fried until golden brown. Don’t skimp on the maple syrup.

Brunch Series, Recipe #3: Crispy Home fries

Crisp, golden brown, and glorious: diner-style home fries made in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Brunch Series, Recipe #2: Uova in purgatorio

Uova in purgatorio breakdown: eggs poached in a rich — garlicky! spicy! fragrant! — tomato sauce until the yolks are still soft, then sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley and served with toasted, olive oil tinged bread alongside. Need I say more?