Author: Marc Coffey

Neapolitan mostaccioli The mostaccioli, along with Roccocò are a Christmas ritual for each Neapolitan; enjoyed in the warmth of the

Christmas nociata This sweet treat is a Christmas recipe from Lazio (Latium) region of Italy. A treat made from walnuts

Calcionetti From Abruzzo It’s not Christmas in Abruzzo if you do not  smell the cooked grapes must combined with the

Cauciuni From Molise Fried pastries prepared in Molise during the Christmas days. Traditionally, package them as gifts and the homage,

Bisciola Sweet Bread Dessert The tradition of preparing this sweet Italian bread started in Valtellina. According to popular belief, in

Bossolà A traditional Brescian dessert The name of this typical sweet Brescia derives from ‘coiled snake’, element present in the

Christmas pasticelle The chestnuts ‘Pasticelle’ are  typical of the Piana del Sele and Picentini mountains but are well spread all

Butterscotch Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder

Gingerbread Cookie Cheesecake Bites Ingredients 1 30-ounce package refrigerated Pillsbury gingerbread cookie dough 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 cups powdered sugar

Eggnog Pancakes     Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of ground nutmeg