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Granita – Refreshing Summertime Recipe – Italian Cook Granita (in Italian also granita siciliana) is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, it is available all over Italy in somewhat different forms. It is related to sorbet and Italian ice; however, in most of Sicily, it has a coarser, […]

Traditional Easter Cake “Torta Pasqualina”  GialloZafferano   * The pasqualina cake is usually a savory pie , typical of the  Easter Season.    * It is prepared by spreading very thin sheets of pasta prepared with water, flour and olive oil (without yeast ). The cut sheet that will be used for the bottom must be larger than the pan, and, in this phase of preparation, it must hang out […]

Chiacchiere Recipe Sweet Fritters for Carnevale Giallo Zafferano / Yellow Saffron  * Le frappe , or lies , or chiacchiere , are typical Italian sweets prepared usually during the carneval period , also called with many other regional names.   Their tradition goes back to that of frictilia , the fried desserts that in ancient Rome were prepared during the period of today’s Carneval.    The base is […]

Neopolitan Easter Bread “Casatiello” Original Recipe by Giallo Zafferano * Easter Bread The casatiéllo is a product of the Neapolitan cuisine . It is a sweet or savory cake , typical of the Easter period. It can be sweet, but also savory based on cheese , salami and eggs .     Its name is presumed to derive from the Neapolitan inflection of cheese ( cacio , from which cas’ and finally casatiello ), an ingredient that makes up the mixture of this […]

Zabione  Classic Italian Desert Giallo Zafferano Recipe * Zabaione or Zabaglione  is an Italian dessert, or sometimes a beverage, made with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine (usually Moscato d’Asti or Marsala wine).    Some versions of the recipe incorporate spirits such as cognac. The dessert version is a light custard, whipped to incorporate a large amount of air. Since the 1960s, in restaurants in areas of the United […]

Italian Rum Baba Original Italian Recipe Giallo Zafferano / Yellow Saffron *   A rum baba or baba au rhum is a small yeast cake saturated in syrup made with hard liquor, usually rum, and sometimes filled with whipped cream or pastry cream. It is most typically made in individual servings (about a 5 cm tall, slightly tapered cylinder) but sometimes can be made in larger forms similar […]

Cassata Traditional Recipe Giallo Zefferano – Yellow Saffron *   Cassata or Cassata siciliana is a traditional “Dolce” or Sweet from Sicily, Italy.  Cassata consists of round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese and candied fruit. A filling this is sometimes used with cannoli. Cassata has a shell of marzipan, pink and green coloured icing, and decorative designs. Cassata may also refer to a Neapolitan ice cream containing […]

Decadent Chocolate Torta GialloZafferano *   This decadent chocolate torte is a delicious cake without wheat flour, topped with a creamy chocolate ganache. DELIZIOSO… ! If it’s true that chocolate makes you feel good, then this dessert will make you happy!    * Decadent Chocolate Torta GialloZafferano * This is the most beautiful Torte! Its […]

Champagne risotto – Italian Recipe Risotto is a classic Italian dish made with rice, butter, and wine.  It is usually served as a first course in Italy; however it can be combined with other ingredients to become a main course.  This is a very easy, quick, and delicious recipe.  Watch the video below to watch […]

 Struffoli Original Italian Recipe These “Honey Balls” are a holiday favorite in our house.   This is a very good recipe with an instructional video on how to make Struffoli. Struffoli Honey Balls Written Recipe Below INGREDIENTS FOR BATTER • 4 tbsp of butter • 3 whole eggs plus 1 yolk • 3 tbsp of […]