Orange and vanilla give classic panna cotta a warmer Mediterranean personality. Citrus peel contributes aromatic oils while vanilla rounds the dairy with floral and woody notes.

A bright Sicilian salad of oranges, fennel, red onion and olives, balanced with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.

Ricotta and orange are natural partners in Southern Italian pastry. Fresh ricotta brings gentle dairy richness while orange zest contributes brightness and Mediterranean perfume. In gelato, the fruit should lift the dairy rather than dominate it. The finished flavor should taste of ricotta first, ci