Lingue di Gatto are a very thin and elongated biscuit. They take their name from this interesting detail, which is reminiscent of a cat’s tongue. They are a great pastry classic and are versatile. You can enjoy them with a cup of tea or a hot chocolate. They are also the ideal accompaniment to spoon
Read More
Torta Margherita is a soft and delicious dessert. A great classic of Italian home baking that has its origins in the peasant tradition of northern Italy which was prepared as a “party dessert”. Torta Margherita has its origins in the peasant tradition of northern Italy. It used to be a “party dessert” and thus prepared
Read More
The Zeppole di San Giuseppe (Zeppole of St. Joseph) is a typical dessert of the Neapolitan pastry-making tradition. The name derives from the fact that they are generally prepared in the period of Saint Joseph (19 of March), so much so as to be a typical dessert on Father’s Day. The Zeppole are prepared in
Read More
I baci di dama (lady’s kisses) are cookies originating from Piedmont, more precisely from Tortona. Their origin dates back to about two centuries ago, and they were traditionally prepared with Piedmontese hazelnuts. Hazelnuts are in fact an excellent product of Piedmont, very common and cheaper than almonds at that time. It is only recently that
Read More
Say “Mascarpone Cream” and any good Lombard will answer “Panettone” or “Pandoro”. Pronounce the magic word “Mascarpone Cream” and from Rome to the South of Italy they will say “Tiramisu“. In central Italy and especially in Ferrara they will answer you “Torta Tenerina”. Wherever you put it, you fall well! The Mascarpone Cream is perhaps one
Read More
The Ricotta and Pears Cake (Torta Ricotta e Pere) is a cold cake whose original recipe dates back to the skilled hands of the Italian Pastry chef Sal De Riso, who made this dessert almost an emblem of the beautiful Amalfi Coast, where he was from. The cake is prepared with two layers of hazelnut biscuit
Read More
A tasty dessert typical of Emilia Romagna made with plum or apple jam and leavened shortcrust pastry. Pinza bolognese is a typical Christmas dish, but it is so popular that it is perfect all year round. It is born in its simplest version made of dried grapes only, but with time it is enriched with
Read More
Coffee is a nice way to finish lunch and get back to work with lots of energy. Today we’re going to take a look at how you can enjoy coffee as a delicious dessert. This recipe is easy, fast, and only requires 3 ingredients: coffee, whipped cream, and sugar! Coffee cream is commonly found in
Read More
What is the classic homemade Italian dessert par excellence? Without a doubt the Crostata (Tart), which you can fill with any type of jam or cream. We suggest you a very tasty filling with Nutella, ricotta and chocolate chips. The Crostata is an ideal dessert for breakfast, for a snack or to accompany a tea.
Read More
It is said that the Bocconotti are typical sweets from Abruzzo, in reality it is a recipe that many regions contend each other: in fact, there are also Calabrian Bocconotti, those from Salento, Molise, Basilicata and Puglia. We can say that the Bocconotti are widespread in different regions of Italy, the original recipes generally include
Read More
We are Italians. We live in Italy. We love Italian food. PizzaCappuccino is the worldwide landmark for the authentic Italian recipes and the best Italian food. Our daily mission is to collect only the best authentic traditional Italian recipes. Cook Italian, Eat Italian!
