This cookie is to celebrate the beginning of my life as a dual Italian American citizen. Read more about my path to dual Italian-American citizenship here.  I’d never baked with chestnut flour before but I wanted to try something authentically Italian to mark this special occasion.  This biscotti–one of my favorite kinds of cookie–has a … Continue reading →

Instead of launching The Cookie Chronicles with the letter ‘A’, I’ve decided to start with ‘I’ to honor Italy, a country from which I’m currently seeking dual Italian American citizenship. Italian food is simple as its history is deep. The country’s cuisine is highly regionalized and deeply influenced by its climate and geography–both physically and … Continue reading →

This cookie is the perfect balance of sweet, tart and nutty. The fig preserves and lemon add a brightness to the earthy, hazelnut dough. Pie lovers will adore these ravioli based on the simplest of Italian flavors. Try this with a glass of semi-dry white wine. Ingredients Dough 2 cups AP flour 1/3 cup sugar … Continue reading →

I spent a lot of my childhood with my Italian grandmother, Connie. Oftentimes she would climb her electric skillet up from the cellar pantry, plug it in and cook my favorite meal: chicken and polenta with creamy sage sauce. She threw at least half a stick of butter into the skillet, filling her kitchen with … Continue reading →

Biscotti are my favorite Italian cookies. They are versatile cookies amenable to myriad flavor combinations. These biscotti are especially unique and delicious as they bring together four quintessential Italian flavors in one crunchy treat. Enjoy with coffee any time of day. Continue reading →

Buttery, nutty and smooth, these are perfect holiday cookies. They combine the classic Italian flavors of pignoli nuts and Amaretto; an almond flavored liquor. Enjoy with a cup of tea or sparkling wine. Ingredients 1 cup toasted, finely chopped pignoli nuts 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted plus 2 cups additional 1 … Continue reading →

These special occasion cookies combine the classic Italian flavors of Marsala, almond and chocolate. They are rich and crunchy and would pair well with a glass of light bodied red wine or tawny port.  The Marsala contributes a touch of savory caramel to complement the rich ganache. Ingredients 2/3  cup plus 1T AP flour 2 … Continue reading →