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June 9, 2017Desserts

Coconut Sicilian Granita

Granita is a traditional semi-frozen Italian dessert from the ravishing Island of Sicily. The Sicilian granita is usually prepared with water, sugar, fruit juice ( lemon, orange, mandarin ) or other ingredients such as almonds, pistachios, coffee, cocoa, coconut or jasmine. It is traditionally served in a transparent glass and accompanied by the typical brioche […]

January 4, 2017Holidays & Celebrations Primi Piatti

Happy National Spaghetti Day!

The Italian word PESTO (literally “to trample”) usually refers to the sauce originating in the city of Genoa (Liguria), made with basil, garlic, EVOO , Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, pecorino cheese, pine nuts and coarse salt. Pesto is traditionally prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle and could be prepared with various ingredients such […]

April 22, 2016January 12, 2017Primi Piatti

Water Gnocchi With Swordfish And Pistachio Pesto

It’s always sunny in LA, which reminds me of the beautiful summers spent on my favorite Italian island : Sicily. This dish combines some of the traditional ingredients of the Sicilian cuisine: swordfish, pistachios and lemon. The gnocchi are very simple, made just with semolina flour and hot water. After the first bite you will […]

April 11, 2014Desserts

Brandy & Nuts Brownies

When life gives you chocolate, bake brownies!!! This is exactly what I did yesterday, I added to the traditional American recipe sliced almonds and chopped pistachios, then I customized this recipe adding a shot of spirit, as the Italian Pastry Art recalls in almost all the cakes and pastries. The alcohol will evaporated leaving a […]

May 30, 2013May 30, 2013Desserts

Pistachio Shortbread

Melt in your mouth texture, italian pistachio flavor, perfect with a hot cup of tea. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup pistachio paste 1 stick cold butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt confectioners’ sugar for dusting Directions Preheat oven at 325 degrees. With a stand or […]