Easy Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol

a classic tiramisu made without alcohol

Another tiramisu recipe? I swear it’s the last one this year. But after the ones I posted in June, I thought it would be good to share this as well. Tiramisu is possibly the most famous Italian dessert in the world, and it comes in many shapes and tastes. This is because many people like to customize it with their favorite liqueurs and spirits. But did you know that the original tiramisu recipe is alcohol free?

Farro Risotto With Pesto & Date Tomatoes

a farro farrotto, aka farrotto

Today I want to share a simple and delicious recipe that I make very often for my family. It’s a farro risotto (or farrotto, if you prefer), dressed with homemade pesto and date tomatoes.

All About Onions: Which One Should I be Using?

4 types of onions

Per use through any Italian cookbook and you’ll notice a ton of the recipes use onions. Depending on the type of recipe and its ingredients will determine which will be the best to use. While there really isn’t a “wrong” onion to use, some onions are better suited for certain recipes.   There are four […]

How To: 1-2-3 Pesto

pesto tips

During the summer, fresh basil is at its peak. When the leaves are that perfect shade of green and the smell is so vibrant you can smell it as you pluck them, you know it’s time to make use of them. Here at Mortadella, we love basil in a variety of ways: in dressings, caprese […]

Cacio e Pepe: Fun to Say, Delicious to Eat

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Italian language lesson of the day Cacio e Pepe. Literally meaning “cheese and pepper,” cacio e pepe is a wonderfully simple, yet delicious, Italian recipe. Though it uses just a few ingredients, there’s a very specific way to make it. Done right, you’ll have a lusciously creamy sauce. It might take you a few tries, but […]