Recipes from Carla Tomasi — Recipes

Carla's Banana Bread

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

Breakfast and Brunch, Every day cakes, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesa BruzzeseOctober 3, 2024

For Carla

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

Non recipe posts, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesa BruzzeseSeptember 7, 2024

Winter Caponata

Caponata, winter-edition; here we swap the eggplant for fennel or artichokes (your choice!)

Vegetables and Sides, Vegetarian, Vegan, Thanksgiving, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 17, 2020appetizers and side dishes, italian recipes, savory, spring, winterComment

Pasta Series #4: Cavatelli al pomodoro e basilico

The latest in the blog’s Pasta Series — homemade cavatelli (one of the easiest pasta shapes there is!) with a simple but delicious tomato basil sauce.

Pasta Series, Pasta, Vegetarian, Vegan, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseJuly 9, 2019italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savory, summerComment

Semifreddo alle fragole

Step aside, ice cream! Meet semifreddo, an ideal summer dessert that packs a super seasonal punch when made wtih fresh strawberries.

Fruit desserts, Easter, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseJune 13, 2019easy, fruit, italian recipes, summer, sweetComment

Pasta Series #3: Gnocchetti sardi + pesto alla trapanese

One of the easiest handmade pastas there is — gnocchetti sardi — served with a garlicky almond, basil, and tomato pesto.

Pasta Series, Pasta, Vegetarian, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseJune 7, 2019italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savory, summerComment

Focaccia alla Tomasi

The recipe to guarantee you absolutely perfect focaccia, every time.

Bread and Pizza, Vegan, Easter, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseMay 31, 2019appetizers and side dishes, italian recipesComment

Vignarola

Pure edible springtime — peas, artichokes, and fava beans cooked until silky in lots of olive oil, make up vignarola, a Roman classic.

Salads and starters, Vegetarian, Vegetables and Sides, Roman, Vegan, Easter, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseApril 16, 2019appetizers and side dishes, easy, italian recipes, savory, spring, veggiesComment

Pasta Series #1: Ravioli fatti in casa

The first recipe in the blog’s Pasta Series, where I aim to learn to make a new pasta every month — what better way to start than with homemade ravioli, ricotta-gorgonzola-walnut filling and all?

Pasta Series, Pasta, Vegetarian, Easter, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseApril 9, 2019italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savory Comments

Carciofi alla romana

A Roman classic — braised, steamed artichokes with garlic and parsley.

Salads and starters, Vegetarian, Roman, Vegetables and Sides, Vegan, Easter, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseMarch 29, 2019Rome, appetizers and side dishes, italian recipes, savory, spring, veggiesComment

Cooking with Carla

A look at a cooking class with one of my favorite, most knowledgeable people — Carla Tomasi.

Non recipe posts, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseMarch 18, 2019Non recipe posts, Rome Comment

Schiacciata con l'uva

Straight from Tuscany, schiacciata con l’'uva is a fluffy bread topped with juicy grapes, fragrant cinnamon, and lots of sugar.

Bread and Pizza, Vegan, Breakfast and Brunch, Recipes from Carla TomasiFrancesca BruzzeseSeptember 25, 2018autumn, breakfast, fruit, italian recipes, sweet Comment

Torta Caprese

Intensely chocolate-y, super fudgey, held together with a heap of crunchy almonds, a little orange scented, and beautiful with a shower of powdered sugar.