Christmas

Part beverage, part dessert, in any case delicious: it's hard to say no to zabaglione, a sweet whipped egg-based cream that's perfect for the winter season. History and recipe of the hot pudding.

Consumed by the Egyptians and Romans, dates are widely used both in cooking and in confectionery. Here are some curiosities and tasty suggestions.

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.

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.

If you don't know how to use up stale bread, try to make Italian canederli. Here's the recipe!

It's time to try gelato al Mont Blanc: here's how to make it.

Fried calamari should always be crispy and savoury: here's how to make them.

Ravioli are always a good idea. What about capon ravioli? Here's the recipe.

A rather mysterious fruit, which has given rise to myths and legends, but also a gluttonous, substantial and nutritious product. This is why the walnut cannot be missing on the festive table.

Alexander cocktail is a classic white drink (even John Lennon was a huge fan...). Here's our recipe!