Mamma di Pino

This fried shape dough is common treat in every region of Italy during Carnaval (Mardi Gras). However, they are called different names in each region of Italy. Some people like to change the shape, but the taste is the same. "Le Chicchere" are served...

I remember on cold days in Rome watching people roast chestnuts on the street corner and selling them on newspaper. They were sold for .10 cents about 45 years ago! The smell was absolutely phenomenon. I can't never forget that smell......

I like to enjoy this jelly on toasts or pies. I also make Apple Crostata with this Apple Jelly. This recipe can make about 4 jelly jars. Ingredients: 8 lb Apples Macintosh 4 1/2 lb Sugar 1 /2 cup Water Preparation Wash and dry the...

Baked Dried Figs with Walnuts. This is an easy dessert which makes for a quick holiday delight. I cook this dessert for Christmas every year and it has been a tradition passed on to me from my mother. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family...

Christmas Taralli with grape jelly filling.  This recipe is traditionally served for Christmas in Italy. Ingredients 1 egg yolk powdered sugar for garnish 2.5 lbs of all purpose flour plus 1 cup to roll dough 1 cup of canola oil 2 cups...

This is a delicious dessert. Tiramisu is a very traditional Italian dessert cake. It is made of lady finger biscuits dipped in espresso coffee and layered with Italian cheese. Tiramisu translates to ‘pick me up’! Another way to serve Tiramisu for a...