Pitta ’mpigliata Calabrese (Traditional Italian Calabrian Honey, Walnut and Spice Pastry) Traditional Italian Calabrian Honey, Walnut and Spice Pastry Story of the Dish Pitta ’mpigliata belongs to the festive baking traditions of Calabria and has long been linked with Christmas, weddings, and important family occasions. Like many Southern Italian celebration desserts, it relies on ingredients that could be stored: dried fruit, nuts, flour, spices, honey, wine, and olive oil.

L’Arte della Pasticceria Siciliana (The Art of Traditional Italian Sicilian Pastries) L’Arte della Pasticceria Siciliana Story of the Dish Sicilian pastry is not simply a collection of desserts. It is one of the clearest edible records of Sicily’s history. Few places in the Mediterranean have transformed centuries of cultural encounters into such a recognizable pastry tradition. Almonds, citrus fruits, pistachios, sheep’s milk ricotta, honey, sugar, chocolate, candied fruit,

Roasted Chestnut Traditional Italian Roasted Chestnuts: The Perfect Fall Treat Story of the Dish Region: Throughout Italy Category: Traditional Italian Autumn Food / Street Food Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25–35 minutes Total Time: 40–50 minutes Difficulty: Easy Few foods represent autumn in Italy as immediately as the smell of caldarroste — Italian roasted chestnuts. As temperatures begin to fall, chestnuts appear in markets, village festivals, mountain town