Figs with caprino cheese is certainly a winning combination! This is a special dish to serve for a starter or aperitif, combining the sweetness of figs and the distinct flavor of caprino. September is the season of figs in Italy and I am enjoying the last ones. In no time you can prepare an irresistible…
Crostata con Confettura di Fichi e Mandorle (Fig and Almond Jam Pie)
… Crostata is perhaps the oldest Italian dessert. A popular tradition traces the origin of this Italian pie to the ancient Romans. This is the first kind of baked dessert that, as little girl, I learned to make from my mother. It evokes memories of many happy hours spent with her in the kitchen preparing…
Fichi con Prosciutto Crudo (Figs with Prosciutto)
Figs with raw ham (prosciutto crudo) is certainly a winning combination! This is a special dish to serve for a summer starter or aperitif, combining the sweetness of figs and the intense flavor of prosciutto. In no time you can impress your guests, For this recipe I used Tuscan prosciutto but you can also use…
Fichi al Forno con Pecorino e Pinoli (Baked Figs with Pecorino Cheese and Pine Nuts)
This quick and easy recipe is a delicious starter. The combination of figs and pecorino toscano is one of those classics that is always enjoyable. The sweet taste of figs (very healthy too!) blends well with the distinct taste of pecorino cheese. If Parmigiano Reggiano is the king of the Italian cheeses, pecorino toscano is considered…
Terrina di Gorgonzola, Fichi, Noci e Marsala (Gorgonzola Cheese, Figs, Nuts and Marsala Wine Terrine)
Gorgonzola terrine is an elegant recipe that you can serve at a buffet or as an appetizer, either with crackers or Italian ciabatta bread, and accompanied by nice glass of fruity white wine or an aged Port wine. This delight is also suitable as a cheese course in an important dinner. The pungent and distinct…
Pan dei Morti (Bread of the Dead)
The Pan dei Morti (bread of the dead) are traditional Italian cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint’s Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor the souls of deceased relatives and loved ones, and many believe that the spirits return to Earth…
Confettura di Fichi (Fig Jam)
… la delizia per eccellenza. Figs are an ancient fruit, first appearing in the earliest of historic accounts. They are the symbol of abundance and fertility, and they were even used as a sweetener before the advent of refined sugars. Figs are rich in calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus and high in fiber. They are one…