Christmas

Parrozzo, the dessert loved by poet Gabriele D'Annunzio

One of the most famous Abruzzo desserts is parrozzo. A more modern and equally delicious variant of the cake is pan dell'orso: here are the Christmas treats from Abruzzo.

Tortellini in broth, the Boxing Day dish of Santo Stefano

In Italy on the feast of Santo Stefano (Boxing Day), the most popular dish is undoubtedly tortellini in broth. Here is the recipe.

Torrone: plain or chocolate?

According to some torrone was born in ancient Rome, others say it came from China through the Arabs: in any case, today it is one of the most popular Italian Christmas dessert.

Side dishes for the Holidays: vegetables to prepare for Christmas

Are you undecided about the best side dishes to prepare during the holidays? Here are five ideas for making delicious recipes that never tire, making the most of vegetables.

Plastic-free Christmas: how to set the holiday table

Beyond compostable cutlery there's also flatware for rent, to avoid unnecessary waste and celebrate Christmas in a sustainable way. Here's our guide.

Trentino-Alto Adige, the spiced pastries of the Christmas tradition

If spices are essential, candied fruit and dried fruit are equally important in Trentino-Alto Adige. Here are the traditional cakes for Christmas.

Zero waste Christmas. How Italians can recycle pandoro and panettone leftovers

Abundant lunches and sumptuous dinners set the pace of Italian Christmas. But a lot of food, inevitably, is left over: here is an anti-waste recipe.

The Italian Christmas fruit? The mandarin, of course

A palate cleanser, an excellent source of vitamin C and a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, mandarin can also be a tombola marker at Italian Christmastime.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception: tradition and menu of December 8th in Italy

Time to put up decorations, but above all to inaugurate the season of family meals. Here's how and why we celebrate December 8th in Italy.

All the Italian chocolate pralines you need to try at least once

Perfect as a Christmas gift, chocolate pralines are one of the best treats of all time: here are the traditional ones from Italy.
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