I have long been addicted to gougères. These cheesy savory choux-like confections that are light as air, with a slight crunch on the outside and a moist, tender interior are like the posh version of cheese puffs and they taste better than your favorite cheese crackers. They’re the perfect finger food, guaranteed to wow guests… Continue Reading
Category Archives: How-Tos
Artichoke and Prosciutto Lasagna (and How to Prepare Artichokes)
No, Sicily is not out of my head yet. Do you remember the gorgeous, fresh artichokes I saw at the market? Seeing mountains of these gorgeous buds on display every day made me long to find a Sicily-inspired, artichoke-based dish to make once I got back home. I found this recipe for Artichoke and Prosciutto… Continue Reading
How to Make Arancine con Ragù (fried rice balls stuffed with meat sauce)
I discovered Arancine during one of my first trips to Italy, but I have truly fallen in love with them last month in Sicily. They’re the perfect finger food: creamy rice, slowly simmered meat sauce, melting cheese – all of that, fried in a neat little package? I can’t think of anything else to serve… Continue Reading
A Macaron Troubleshooting Guide: Useful Tips and Advice to Master the French Delicacy
Almost two years after being published, my illustrated ‘How To Make Macarons’ post is still by far the most popular post on my blog. After answering to hundreds of readers posting all kinds of questions, from which equipment to use to why they can’t “get feet”, I thought writing a troubleshooting guide was in order.… Continue Reading
Rome’s Forno Campo de’ Fiori Pizza, At Home
I’ve recently noticed that when I think back on my recent trip to Rome, of all the amazing food I enjoyed, it’s pizza I remember best. Well, maybe it shouldn’t come as such a surprise given the city’s pizza-making notoriety, but I didn’t expect it to be the dish that would stick to my mind.… Continue Reading