Zaletti, corn and raisins cookies from Venice.

Frittata trippata, a Tuscan Italian omelet with tomato sauce.

Pork loin with dried prunes and pancetta. Who said dried prunes are not sexy?

Warm Tuscan bomboloni filled with a thick Italian custard is a perfect treat for the weekend!

Citrus pound cake – Make this festive citrus pound cake with orange and lemon peel, fresh ginger and cinnamon

Crisp rice gratin with sausages and artichokes

Torta Pasqualina, spinach and ricotta Easter pie from Liguria

Torta Pasqualina, spinach and ricotta pie from Italy (in Italian)

Chocolate and semolina tart, an Easter dessert from Tuscany

Bitter orange marmalade, simple and precious, for your everyday breakfast.

A hearty Tuscan soup with farro and beans. Soups are phenomenal one pot meals, and I like when they are thick to be spread on bread!

Pesche di Prato, a Tuscan sweet brioche dipped in Alchermes, the pinkish Tuscan liqueur, and filled with thick pastry custard.

Jazz up your leftover boiled beef: cheek and tongue meatballs with mustard glazed carrots

Vegan sun-dried tomato chickpea cake

Red cabbage and carrot winter salad with yogurt and tahini dressing

Citrus zest and extra virgin olive oil cookies

Calzoncelli, Christmas almond and chocolate cookies from the South of Italy

Panforte bites, a perfect complement to an espresso

A Southern sourdough focaccia with stewed onions.

Chickpea soup with rosemary maltagliati, warm as an Autumn sunset

Millet croquettes with carrots, black olives and pecorino cheese, coated with sesame seeds

Savoy cabbage soup, to warm your soul