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    Victoria Cake

    The Victoria Cake, also known at Victoria Sponge Cake is a classic British cake I like to serve at afternoon tea. It’s made with…

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    Aperol Spritz

    The Aperol Spritz Spritz cocktails are popular aperitifs in Italy that are worth exploring. The Aperol Spritz aka the Spritz Veneziano originated in Venice…

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    Bresaola and Cheese Platter

    Bresaola Platter is Perfect for an Afternoon Meal Bresaola is one of my favorite meats to add to an antipasto platter. With a loaf…

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    Pistachio Cake

    Pistachio Cake Pistachio is one of my favorite flavors and my go to at any gelateria!  I decided to take my Italian Cream Cake…

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    Mascarpone Stuffed Apricots

    Mascarpone stuffed apricots are a great addition to your charcuterie or dessert tray. Apricots are very popular in the Mediterranean and used in savory…

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    Cannelloni with Ground Beef and Béchamel

    I love this Cannelloni Recipe. When I don’t have the time or the energy to make a Baked Lasagna, this dish is my go-to!…

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The Negroni 🥃, stirred, not shaken 😜 is a pa The Negroni 🥃, stirred, not shaken 😜 is a palate cleanser that's bittersweet, dry and refreshing. It's the perfect way to start an evening or weekend 🥳. 🔮 As legend goes Count Negroni asked his bartender Fosco Scarselli at the Cassoni Cafe in Florence (now Giacosa Café) to stiffen his Americano by replacing the soda with gin. He also replaced the lemon with an orange slice and the Negroni was born 💥. Are you a fan? Or have you ever tried it? Tell me below ⬇ in the comments. SHARE or TAG a friend 📩 that you want to have a Negroni with. 📌 Classic Negroni Recipe: - 1 ounce Gin - 1 ounce Campari - 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth - 🧊 Large ice cubes - 🍊 orange slice or twist, for garnish M A K E * I T * F A N C Y - Add a little orange zest to the top. - Rub an orange peel around the edge of the glass to enhance. 📹: @belmondgrandhoteltimeo Negroni in the making ♥️. * * * * #negronicocktail #Italiansummer #cocktailrecipe #happyweekend💕 #cocktailmood #cocktailrecipes #italiancocktails #italiancocktail #apertif #appetizerideas #happyhourtime #negronitime #negronioclock
🧑‍🍳 Leek, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Tart. 🧑‍🍳 Leek, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Tart. Typically served as an appetizer, but also works perfectly as a light meal with a seasonal salad 💕. 💭 Easy to make? YES, so SIMPLE! 🙌 Here's the gist of it: ⭐ The idea is to sauté a few (or one, I used leeks) vegetables and fold them into a mixture of goat cheese and crème fraîche to create the spread (filling). ⭐ Once you have the mixture made you simply spread it over the puff pastry and bake for 15 minutes ⏲. ⭐ Take the tart out and layer with a topping (I used mushrooms) and put it back in the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes ⏲. ⭐ Serve with your favorite wine 🍷 and a light salad as a meal or as an appetizer at a gathering ✨. RECIPE LINK ⬆ in bio under ✨ DRINKS + BITES ✨ Don’t forget to BOOKMARK and SHARE with a friend 📩 . * * * #antipasta #antipasticreativi #apertivo #happyhourtime #happyhours #mushroomtart #puffpastry #puffpastryrecipes #dinnerideas🍴 #foodgrams #huffpostfood #makeitdelicious #huffposttastes #cooksillustrated #mywilliamssonoma #thespruceeats #foodblogfeeds #realsimple @food52 @williamssonoma @beautifulcuisines
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“It seems that the greatest difficulty is to fin “It seems that the greatest difficulty is to find the end. Don't try to find it, it's there already.” - - Sofia Coppola 💕 When you create something (e.g. a recipe, event, writing, art, etc.), do you start with the final product fully in mind, or do you let the creative process reveal the outcome? 🤔 Tell me in the comments below ⬇. 📷: @sofiaschoices * * * #italianquote #italianquotes #quoteit #quoteoftheday❤️ #quotesofday #quotetags #quotefortoday #quotesabouteverything #quotablequotes #quotesdailylife #sofiacoppola #italianfashion #creativeprocesses #italianamerican #writingadvice #storytellingart
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G R A N D * C R U S 🌻 T U S C A N Y Brunello di G R A N D * C R U S 🌻 T U S C A N Y Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano. That’s me in Tuscany (Siena, Italy) wondering which local wine to drink next 🤩. Let's start with the BEST. 🍷 B R U N E L L O * D I * M O N T A L C I N O Rich, tannic, and full-bodied with notes of wild berry, star anise, fig, sweet tobacco, espresso, and leather. Brunello di Montalcino is the only wine from this area that must be produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes. In 1980, Brunello di Montalcino was among the four wines awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation. Today it is one of Italy's best-known and most expensive wines. 🍷 N O B I L E * D I * M O N T E P U L C I A N O Medium body with notes of cherry, plum, strawberry, dark berries, spice and earth. It can only be produced in its region of origin and can only be sold in Bordeaux-style wine bottles. As early as the Middle Ages wine from Montepulciano was sought after throughout Europe. Traditionally, the very best was reserved for the pope in the Vatican. The title Vino Nobile, literally "a wine for the nobility" as it's been called since the 18th century, originated from this custom. 🍽 W H A T * TO * S E R V E Both Brunello and Nobile di Montepulciano are delicious wines to serve with grilled meats, steaks (like steak Fiorentina), Italian red sauce classics, spicy foods, or hard cheeses like Pecorino. 📌 SAVE this post by clicking the bookmark below to the right. 📷: Pic #2 @ticonsigliounborgo 📷: Pic #3 @wanderlust.mind_ * * * #tbtphoto #tbtsummer #tbtitaly #tuscan #tuscanwines #redwines #italianredwine #italianwines #italiansummer #sienaitaly #montepulcianowine #brunellowine #brunello
Cannellini Dip and Parmigiano Pita Chips 🥰. Per Cannellini Dip and Parmigiano Pita Chips 🥰. Perfect for Cheese and Crudité Platters🥂. Cannellini beans have a slight nutty taste with a mild earthiness. 💕 They are tender and creamy which makes them perfect for spreads and dips. ✨ W H A T * Y O U * N E E D: ⭐ Cannellini beans 🍋 Fresh lemon juice 🫒 Olive Oil 🧄 Minced garlic 🌿 Italian parsley leaves 🧂 Salt and pepper 🫓 Pita bread 🧀 Parmigiano cheese RECIPE LINK ⬆ in bio under ✨ DRINKS + BITES ✨ 📌 S A V E this post by clicking the bookmark below to the right. * * * #italianrecipes #italianrecipe #italian_recipes #italianfoodrecipe #italianrecipesreal #originalitalianrecipes #antipasta #antipasticreativi #apertivo #happyhourtime #happyhours

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