An array of humble ingredients combine forces to create a mighty soup, one packed with velvety lentils, creamy potatoes, and the usual behind-the-scenes crew: carrot, celery, and onion. Extra bonus points for the kick of peperoncino, and hints of garlic, rosemary, and sage.
Read MoreChiacchiere — strips of sweet, lemon-scented pastry, fried until golden brown and dusted with an abundance of powdered sugar — are one of the many fried sweets eaten during the Carnival period here in Italy. It is impossible to eat just one.
Read MoreSoft, chewy blondies spiced up for the holidays with the additions of ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. Think of these as Blondies in their Christmas best.
Read MoreCozy, comforting pot pie, complete with a flaky pastry lid, juicy chicken, a whole lot of veggies, and lots of nostalgia.
Read MoreA compilation of comforting recipes for the Winter, some of them festive, some of them seasonal, and all of them downright cozy, the gastronomic equivalent of a hug or a warm sweater when you need it the most.
Read MoreA tangle of spinach pasta and egg pasta, served in a pea and pancetta sauce, courtesy of the brilliant Pasta Grannies cookbook.
Read MoreThe no-fail formula to making a good soup — just fill in the blanks with whatever ingredients you’d like!
Read MoreA rich, buttery, intensely pistachio-y (new word) cake, perfect at breakfast, for snack, or for dessert.
Read MoreThe 8th recipe in the blog’s pasta series! Hand rolled garganelli with a hearty vegetarian sauce — perfect winter fare.
Read MoreCaponata, winter-edition; here we swap the eggplant for fennel or artichokes (your choice!)
Read MoreMini meatballs, pasta, lots of veggies — a soup that’s got it all, basically.
Read MoreThe easiest homemade pasta you’ll ever make — no kneading, shaping, or pasta machine needed!
Read MoreShortbread taken to the next level with buttery, toasty pistachios — bonus: no rolling out of the dough or cookie cutters needed here, either.
Read MoreA stack of spicy, cozy, Christmas-y pancakes, perfect with a drizzle (or two) of maple syrup. Yummm.
Read MoreAfter a two month long break – a first in these 5 years of Pancakes & Biscotti history – the blog and I are back and feeling refreshed!
Read MoreA recipe in honor of my beloved Nonno, from his Supreme Dairy cookbook published back in the ‘60s.
Read MorePure comfort food — a creamy gorgonzola sauce interrupted only by t he welcome crunch of walnuts and a hint of cozy sage.
Read MoreSimple, straightforward, and delicious comfort food to help you get through the winter.
Read MoreClassic shortbread meets traditional gingerbread to make your new favorite Christmas cookie.
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