Emanuele is Italian Connection’s food and wine expert, and personally seeks out the authentic Italian food and top regional wines that are a hallmark of Italian Connection’s tours. An Italian native and former restaurant owner, he takes food and wine seriously and often prepares sumptuous picnics or delicious lunches to share with our guests on tour. He personally tastes all the wines he recommends and travels with his own wine glass that is larger than normal. When not on tour, we share the Italian tradition of a family lunch every day, when Emanuele prepares simple healthy dishes of Italian food. Here are some of his recipes of authentic Italian food that that you can cook at home.
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This recipe for Italian biscotti with anise, is adapted from a recipe from my grandmother, nonna Carolina, who was born near Naples, and brought this recipe to the USA from Italy. They are a breakfast treat in Naples and along the Amalfi Coast. (Note the variation for Almond Biscotti at the end of this recipe.) […]
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I make this marmalade when my tangerine tree in Sicily is loaded with fragrant fruit, and when I spread it on warm toast, the whole kitchen is infused with a profumo di Sicilia. Ingredients 2 lbs. (1 kilo) organic tangerines 2 organic oranges Juice of 1 lemon (2 TB) 2 cups (400 grams) sugar Preparation […]
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This classic Italian Easter cake, is consumed all over Italy, and is quite easy to make at home, but allow plenty of time for rising. Here in Sicily, I use pizzuta almonds for a crunchy glaze, and simply bake in a round pan rather than shaping like the traditional colomba-dove. Ingredients Sponge: 3/4 cup (175 ml) milk 1 oz (25 […]
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