Gluten-free Penne pasta with fresh Sage and yellow Squash Ingredients 75 grams corn / gluten-free pasta one small yellow (sometimes called summer) squash fresh sage olive oil salt to taste Boil the water for the pasta. Add a bit of salt into the water for taste. Depending on corn / rice or whole-wheat pasta (if […]
Italian Elicriso (Helichrysum italicum) is a plant of the Asteraceae family. Helichrysum comes from the Greek helios (sun) and chrysos (gold), for the bright yellow color of the flowers. It’s a perennial plant and the bush reaches 30–40 cms high. It can be found in most of southern Europe and in Italy is native especially […]
Ciao a tutti! Confetti are traditional treats from Italy. They are widely known all over Italy and have been used since ancient times as a type of candy. What they are is actually almonds covered in pure white sugar. They were usually eaten among noble families and are used to decorate pastries and cakes. The […]
Ciao a tutti! After reviewing traditional Italian herbs, it’s time for spices! We have a basic list of the most commonly used spices in the Italian kitchen. Italy, in generally, is rather limited on the use of spices, being a country where the cuisine is more herb-oriented. Many spices vary from region to region. Spicier […]
Ciao a tutti! What are some traditional Italian herbs you can use in your dishes? In Italy, there are certain herbs that are traditionally “Italian” meaning that they are used most frequently. Regions do change and in northern Italy you will find more delicate flavors, less spicy and sometimes even bland, depending on your taste […]