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Biscotti di Meliga (Italian Lemon Cornmeal Spritz Cookies)

April 27, 2016 By Laura 11 Comments

Biscotti di Meliga (Italian Lemon Cornmeal Spritz Cookies)

Biscotti di Meliga (Italian Lemon Cornmeal Spritz Cookies) are distinctively chewy little cookies that are bright with citrus and sweet with vanilla. They were a big hit with everyone who tried them! Affiliate links have used to link to items I am discussing. I know my posting has been erratic lately. I’ve been under some… 

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Filed Under: Cookie Press, cookies, fiori di sicilia extract, Italian, lemon baked goods, whole grains Tagged With: citrus, cookie press, cookies, cornmeal, Italian, lemon, northern Italian, spritz cookies

Taralli Dolci di Pasqua (Southern Italian Easter Cookies): #CreativeCookieExchange

March 22, 2016 By Laura 26 Comments

Taralli Dolci di Pasqua (Southern Italian Easter Cookies)

Taralli Dolci di Pasqua are large cookies made for Easter in southern Italy. They are thick and sturdy and fragrant with citrus and vanilla. The cookies themselves are not at all too sweet–most of the sweet comes from the icing. Keep reading to see what other traditional spring cookies the Creative Cookie Exchange has for you… 

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Filed Under: blog events, cookies, fiori di sicilia extract, Italian, lemon baked goods Tagged With: #CreativeCookieExchange, citrus, cookies, Creative Cookie Exchange, Easter, fiori di sicilia, Italian, southern Italian, spring, sprinkles, vanilla

Italian Chifferi Cookies with Espresso and Cinnamon-Sugar

December 18, 2015 By Laura 22 Comments

Italian Chifferi Cookies with Espresso and Cinnamon-Sugar are a sophisticated and delicious twist on crescent cookies. They are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges and Holiday cookie tins! The minute I saw these Italian Chifferi Cookies I knew I was making them. Actually, if I am honest, I felt that way about these cookies and another one in… 

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Filed Under: coffee desserts, cookies, hazelnuts, Holiday and Christmas Cookies, Italian Tagged With: christmas, coffee, cookies, crescent cookie, espresso, hazelnuts, Holidays, Italian, nuts

Southern Italian Style Arugula Salad with a Fruity Twist

August 3, 2015 By Laura 9 Comments

Southern Italian Style Arugula Salad! I learned to love these salads all throughout southern Italy--mixed greens, but always arugula (sometimes only arugula!), corn, tomatoes, some protein. So when I got home I made some with American bacon and then tried 2 different fruits--cantaloupe and peach! Bliss!

Crisp, refreshing and delicious, Southern Italian Style Arugula Salad with melons or peaches is the perfect antidote to summer heat! I have mentioned to many people that southern Italy (Calabria) really inspired me with their salads. This is the first such example. The one crucial ingredient in common to the Southern Italian style salads

Filed Under: Arugula, bacon, balsamic, cantaloupe, corn, easily made vegetarian, greens, Italian, Italy 2015, melon, peaches, salads Tagged With: arugula, bacon, balsamic vinegar, Calabrian, cantaloupe, corn, greens, Italian, lettuce, melon, peaches, pecorino romano, salad, southern Italian

Sassi di Matera: The Cave Dwellings of Italy

July 9, 2015 By Laura Leave a Comment

hotel room in Sassi di Matera

I am so sorry guys, I know I keep disappearing. I am having trouble getting into the swing of things at home! Add in a nasty 2 week sinus infection and then a quick road trip to see U2 in Toronto, and my brain is still pretty discombobulated. Also, I have not done much cooking yet, so… 

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Filed Under: beef, Italian, Italy 2015, ricotta, travel, zucchini Tagged With: cave dwelling, caves, Italy, matera, sassi

Pasta with Peaches, Prosciutto and Arugula: Cooking in Italy

July 3, 2015 By Laura 9 Comments

Pasta with Peaches, Prosciutto and Arugula: a delicious and healthy meal I whipped up one evening while we were living in Italy!

Pasta with Peaches, Prosciutto and Arugula is a fresh, healthy and delicious celebration of the flavors of Italy. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. I was torn about whether to post this–the dish was delicious, but the pictures not so much. I obviously did not have any… 

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Filed Under: Arugula, Italian, Italy 2015, pasta, peaches, tomatoes, travel Tagged With: arugula, Italian, Italy, lemons, pasta, peaches, tomatoes, travel, trofie, white wine, wine

Porchetta Marinade for Pork Tenderloin: Review of Marinades; Rome to Calabria!

June 1, 2015 By Laura 9 Comments

Porchetta Marinated Pork Tenderloin: easy and so delicious!

This porchetta marinade for pork tenderloin is a fabulously easy marinade to have in your back pocket. A copy of Marinades: The Quick-Fix Way to Turn Everyday Food Into Exceptional Fare, with 400 Recipes was provided to me by the publisher for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to… 

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Filed Under: cookbooks, Italian, Italy 2015, pork, reviews, travel Tagged With: fennel, garlic, Italy, lemon, marinades, porchetta, pork, pork tenderloin, simple lunches

Taste of Testaccio; Asparagus with Sesame and Lemon

May 22, 2015 By Laura 13 Comments

Taste of Testaccio Tour run by Eat Italy--so much fun!

Stories of our food tour, “Taste of Testaccio,” in Rome, as well as a recipe for delicious Asparagus with Sesame and Lemon (scroll to bottom if you are only looking for recipe)! Affiliate links have been used to link to products I am discussing. We’re here! You will have to excuse me if I doze… 

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Filed Under: asparagus, Italian, Italy 2015, travel, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, food tour, Italy, lemon, Rome, sesame seeds, side dish, Testaccio

Italian Inspired Lemon Chicken with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

March 28, 2015 By Laura 8 Comments

Italian Inspired Lemon Chicken with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese: easy and so delicious!

This Italian Inspired Lemon Chicken with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese will have you licking your plate and going back for more! Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing.  I know this is kind of a rewind of the Southern Italian Lemon Chicken with Mushrooms and Zucchini I… 

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Filed Under: asparagus, chicken, goat cheese, Italian, mushrooms, travel Tagged With: asparagus, Calabria, chicken, chicken thighs, crimini, goat cheese, Italian, Italy, lemon, mushrooms, wine

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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