Authentic Italian Cannoli

Cannolis are one of the most famous Italian desserts. Duration: Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 24 Calories: 198kcal Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon bitter cocoa powder 4 tablespoon confectioners sugar 4 tablespoon lard optional 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon instant coffee 1 egg 1 oz white wine vinegar 1 oz Marsala wine FOR THE CANNOLI FILLING 3 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup dark chocolate drops 1.5 cups sugar FOR GARNISH 24 Candied cherries Powdered […]

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Italian Lasagna

This Italian Lasagna came out perfect. I’ve been making this lasagna recipe for over 20 years! Duration: Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 15 Calories: 398cal Ingredients 1/2 pound lasagna noodles OR 1 whole box Oven-Ready 1 lb Italian sausage 1/2 lb ground beef 1 cup onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 28 ounces tomatoes cut up (undrained) 12 ounces tomato paste 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed 1/4 teaspoons pepper […]

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Italian Anise Cookies

These anisette cookies will have all your guests swooning. These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering! Duration: Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Cuisine: Italian Servings: 72 cookies Calories: 63cal Ingredients Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. anise extract can use vanilla […]

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Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe

This Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (soup) is a warm and satisfying soup that will feed your soul and tummy! A classic soup made with- small pasta, beans, pancetta and simple veggies in a delicious broth, making this soup the perfect comfort meal. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 6 oz. pancetta diced (or bacon, […]

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Lemon Ricotta Bundt Cake

Super moist, this is the perfect cake to entertain with. Duration: Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Resting Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 16 servings Calories: 306kcal Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened (1 ½ sticks) 1 ½ cups sugar 15 ounces whole milk ricotta 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large lemon, zested and juiced 1 ½ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup Candied Lemon Peel like Paradise Lemon Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice add more or […]

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Arancini (Italian Fried Risotto)

Arancini are a traditional Sicilian street food that get their name from their golden hue: Arancini means  little oranges. Risotto is formed into balls, encrusted in breadcrumbs, stuffed with a filling, and fried until crispy. For The Risotto: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ cups Arborio rice 1 teaspoon fine salt ⅛ teaspoon finely ground […]

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Perfect Chocolate Chaffle

Perfect Chocolate Waffles are easy to make at home in about 30 minutes!  These waffles are crisp on the outside, with a tender and rich chocolate inside! Duration: Prep Time: 10  minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes  Total Time: 30 minutes  Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda […]

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