Christmas
Epiphany: the typical products of the Feast of the Befana
Sweet rolls, cookies and puff pastry camels: what is traditionally eaten on January 6 in Italy.
Christmas nuts and dried fruits. Christmas dry fruits. Dates: properties, nutritional values and kitchen uses
Consumed by the Egyptians and Romans, dates are widely used both in cooking and in confectionery. Here are some curiosities and tasty suggestions.
Christmas nuts & dried fruit. Dried figs: properties, nutritional values and uses in the kitchen
They may not be the best from a nutritional standpoint, but during the holidays one can allow a few exceptions to the rule: so here's what you need to know about dried figs.
Christmas nuts & dried fruit. Almonds: properties, nutritional values and uses in the kitchen
Use them to make vegetable drinks and butters, employ them in sweet and savoury dishes, but also very good to munch on at the end of a meal: characteristics and culinary use of almonds.
Christmas recipes. Christmas eve dinner ideas
Christmas eve is finally here. Here are a few ideas for tonight's dinner.
Christmas recipes. Canederli
If you don't know how to use up stale bread, try to make Italian canederli. Here's the recipe!
Christmas recipes. Gelato al Mont Blanc
It's time to try gelato al Mont Blanc: here's how to make it.
Christmas recipes. Fried calamari in orange and onion compote
Fried calamari should always be crispy and savoury: here's how to make them.
Christmas recipes. Capon Ravioli in apple broth
Ravioli are always a good idea. What about capon ravioli? Here's the recipe.
Christmas recipes. Cassata
If you have never tried to make Sicilian cassata before, now it's time to try. Here's the recipe!