Author: Marc Coffey

Christmas in Italy  

Sicilian Christmas Fig Cake “Buccellato” A fig and nut filled ring called a buccellato heralds Christmas in Sicily.  Buccellato is

Christmas Gubana A traditional cake from Fruili in Northern Italy, gubana is filled with a mixture of dried fruit, nuts,

Strozzapreti Bottarga Tuna Bottarga, dried and cured tuna roe, is a classic Italian ingredient that gives an umami pop to

Roasted Oysters with Garlic Butter Ingredients: (Makes 12 oysters) 12 fresh oysters Coarse salt Garlic Butter: 3 tablespoons melted butter

Chestnut Tortelli Chestnut Tortelli (aka Baby Jesus’ Pillows) are a traditional Italian Christmas dessert. They are made with a pastry

Gingerbread Pizzelle This is a traditional Italian pizzelle recipe with the warm winter spices of gingerbread added, making them a

Apostles’ Fingers (Sweet Ricotta Crepes) Apostles’ fingers are made with crepes that are flourless, light, and aromatic.  The filling is

Baked Gnocchi with Chicken Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups) Kosher salt

Meatball Tortellini Soup Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef chuck 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 1/4 cup