Category Archives: Fruit

Pesche Scaligere – Stuffed Peaches with Almonds and Amaretti

by chefbikeski Posted on September 8, 2012

One of my favorite summer indulgences, both in the US and in Italy, is fresh peaches. It’s the only time of year I eat this fruit, as the off-season, imported versions found at supermarkets most of the year are pretty … Continue reading →

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Polenta Torta con i Fichi Secchi, Uva Passa, Pignoli e Grappa

by chefbikeski Posted on January 29, 2012

A recent cooking class got me thinking out of the box (which is always good) as one of the participants was allergic to cow dairy. No butter, milk, cow cheese or cream. The savory dishes were easy, a cheese-free Risotto … Continue reading →

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Torta con le Mele – Apple Cake from Northern Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on January 18, 2012

Italy is the world’s sixth largest producer of apples, and Europe’s second, with 2.2 million tons produced each year. Golden Delicious is the second most cultivated apple variety globally and the first in Trentino, where around ten thousand hectares are … Continue reading →

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Insalata con Marroni, Mele e Melagrana – Salad with Chestnuts, Apples and Pomegranate

by chefbikeski Posted on December 26, 2011

Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of their cuisine for thousands of years. Mentioned in writings from Homer and Pliny, they were cultivated throughout the region by the Middle Ages, especially in the mountainous areas where … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornel: Not your ordinary lasagna!

by chefbikeski Posted on December 16, 2011

Another traditional Christmas dish from Northeastern Italy intrigued me the moment I discovered it, but it is quite unexpected, and I was unsure of how it would go over with American palates. I’ve made it a couple of times now, … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Fruit

Pesche Scaligere – Stuffed Peaches with Almonds and Amaretti

Polenta Torta con i Fichi Secchi, Uva Passa, Pignoli e Grappa

Torta con le Mele – Apple Cake from Northern Italy

Insalata con Marroni, Mele e Melagrana – Salad with Chestnuts, Apples and Pomegranate

Christmas Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornel: Not your ordinary lasagna!

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