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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

Lemon Meringue Pie

Sunny, sweet tart custard, cloud-like meringue, buttery pie crust — is there anything better than a slice of Lemon Meringue Pie?

Pies and tarts, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseMay 28, 2019american recipes, citrus, fruit, pies and tarts, spring, sweetComment

(Very Nostalgic) Weekend in Bologna

A return trip to Bologna, my very favorite city in all of Italy (shh, don’t tell Rome).

TravelFrancesca BruzzeseMay 20, 2019Non recipe posts Comment

Pasta Series #2: Lasagne ai carciofi

Layers of fresh egg pasta, cream bechamel, braised artichokes, and lots of cheese — need I say more?!

Pasta Series, Pasta, Vegetarian, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseMay 12, 2019italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savory, spring, veggiesComment

Cannoli siciliani + Blog Birthday

Homemade Cannoli — crisp pastry shell, creamy chocolate-chipped ricotta filling and all! — to celebrate the blog’s 5th birthday!

Fried desserts, Christmas, EasterFrancesca BruzzeseApril 30, 2019chocolate, italian recipes, sweetComment

Matera, Polignano, Bari

A look at a trip to Matera, Polignano, and Bari in the Italian south.

TravelFrancesca BruzzeseApril 24, 2019Non recipe posts, springComment

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

Chocolate Orange and Olive Oil Cake

A rich, deeply chocolate-y cake with hints of citrus, perfect for snack, breakfast, or dessert.

Cakes and Cupcakes, Every day cakes, ChristmasFrancesca BruzzeseMarch 22, 2019breakfast, cake, chocolate, citrus, easy, sweet Comments

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

Polpettone alla ricotta

A recipe in honor of my beloved Nonno, from his Supreme Dairy cookbook published back in the ‘60s.

Meat Chicken Fish, ChristmasFrancesca BruzzeseMarch 7, 2019chicken meat fish, easy, italian recipes, savory, winter Comments

Tagliatelle gorgonzola e noci

Pure comfort food — a creamy gorgonzola sauce interrupted only by t he welcome crunch of walnuts and a hint of cozy sage.

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseFebruary 28, 2019easy, italian recipes, pasta and risotto, winterComment

Homemade Mascarpone

Homemade mascarpone cheese, way easier than you would think and oh so delicious.

Ice Cream Frozen No-Bake Desserts, Breakfast and BrunchFrancesca BruzzeseFebruary 20, 2019appetizers and side dishes, easy, italian recipes, sweetComment

Lentils with sausages + mustard vinaigrette

Simple, straightforward, and delicious comfort food to help you get through the winter.

Meat Chicken Fish, ChristmasFrancesca BruzzeseFebruary 13, 2019appetizers and side dishes, chicken meat fish, easy, savory, winterComment

New Year, New Favorite Places

A round up of my favorite new restaurants in 2019.

Non recipe postsFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 31, 2019Non recipe posts, RomeComment

Brownie Ciambellone

A cross between the Italian ciambellone and the American brownie — need I say more?!

Cakes and Cupcakes, Every day cakesFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 22, 2019american recipes, cake, chocolate, easy, sweet Comments

Orecchiette con cime di rapa, salsiccia, e pangrattato

Garlicky, spicy greens, spicy sausage, and orecchiette pasta make for a perfect pasta dinner — especially when topped with a shower of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

PastaFrancesca BruzzeseJanuary 16, 2019chicken meat fish, easy, italian recipes, pasta and risotto, savory, veggiesComment

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