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CRISPELLE – ABRUZZO-STYLE FRIED DOUGHThe Treat Every Italian-American Family RememberedGrowing up, there was always that...
11/17/2025

CRISPELLE – ABRUZZO-STYLE FRIED DOUGH

The Treat Every Italian-American Family Remembered

Growing up, there was always that one aunt or Nonna who stood by the stove, dropping little clouds of dough into hot oil while the whole house filled with that warm, unmistakable holiday smell. 🥹✨

👉 Get the full recipe on the blog:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/crispelle-abruzzo-style-fried-dough/

Crispelle meant festa time. They meant cousins running around, grandparents shouting “Mangia!”, and a tray of golden, puffy fried dough disappearing faster than it cooled.

Today, we bring back that tradition—soft, airy crispelle made the Abruzzo way, just like our families did generations ago.
Simple ingredients. Beautiful memories. Pure Italian comfort. 🇮🇹❤️

👉 Get the full recipe on the blog:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/crispelle-abruzzo-style-fried-dough/

Limoncello Cream Puffs 🍋✨Light as air, filled with sunshine, and kissed with Limoncello! ☀️One bite and you’ll be transp...
10/15/2025

Limoncello Cream Puffs 🍋✨
Light as air, filled with sunshine, and kissed with Limoncello! ☀️

One bite and you’ll be transported straight to Nonna’s kitchen on the Amalfi Coast — where every puff is golden, every cream is silky, and every taste is pure joy. 💛

👉 Full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/limoncello-cream-puffs-bigne-alla-crema-di-limoncello/

Simple ingredients, authentic Italian flavor, and a little splash of love (and Limoncello!). 🇮🇹

Don’t just dream it… bake it!

🍲 Fagioli alla Bud Spencer – The Spaghetti Western Beans Soup 🤠“When your spoon hits the beans faster than Bud hits the ...
10/08/2025

🍲 Fagioli alla Bud Spencer – The Spaghetti Western Beans Soup 🤠

“When your spoon hits the beans faster than Bud hits the bad guys!” 💥😂
Ever dreamed of eating like a true Italian cowboy?

Saddle up, partner!

🥄 Get the full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/the-spaghetti-western-beans-soup-fagioli-alla-bud-spencer/

These smoky campfire beans are straight out of a Spaghetti Western — the same dish Bud Spencer devoured before every brawl.

🔥 Packed with pancetta, tomatoes, and creamy cannellini beans, it’s hearty enough to survive a bar fight and cozy enough to win your Nonna’s heart.

👉 Cook it slow, eat it fast… and remember: in Bud’s kitchen, the beans always win. 🇮🇹🍅

🇮🇹 When You Want a Cannoli... But Nonna Says “Use the Loaf Pan!” 🍰Cannoli vibes, zero rolling required! 😂Ever try making...
10/08/2025

🇮🇹 When You Want a Cannoli... But Nonna Says “Use the Loaf Pan!” 🍰
Cannoli vibes, zero rolling required! 😂

Ever try making cannoli shells from scratch?

Yeah... let’s just say Nonna almost threw the rolling pin. 😅

👉 Get the full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/cannoli-pound-cake/

So we turned all those sweet ricotta, pistachio, and chocolate chip dreams into a Cannoli Pound Cake — soft, rich, and way less drama!

Pour yourself an espresso, grab a slice, and let’s call it a day — because Nonna says life’s too short for soggy cannoli shells. 💚🤍

🍊 Almond Orange Cookies — a sweet taste of home!Remember when Nonna’s kitchen smelled like oranges and almonds on a Sund...
10/08/2025

🍊 Almond Orange Cookies — a sweet taste of home!

Remember when Nonna’s kitchen smelled like oranges and almonds on a Sunday morning?

🧡 These soft, crinkly amaretti bring back those cozy memories — crisp outside, tender inside, and full of that sunshine flavor we grew up with. ☀️

Authentic. Simple. Made with love — just like Nonna used to bake. 👵✨

👉 Get the full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/almond-orange-cookies/

🎉 “Saintly sweets with a sinful twist!” 🍒😇They may look innocent, but these Ricotta Cassatelle (Minne di Sant’Agata) are...
10/07/2025

🎉 “Saintly sweets with a sinful twist!” 🍒😇

They may look innocent, but these Ricotta Cassatelle (Minne di Sant’Agata) are pure temptation — soft sponge cake, creamy ricotta, and that cheeky cherry on top!

😉 Straight from Catania, these little domes of joy celebrate Saint Agatha with all the sweetness Sicily can offer! 💕🇮🇹

👩‍🍳 Taste a piece of Sicilian tradition — holy and delicious at the same time!

👉 Get the full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/sicilian-ricotta-cassatelle-minne-di-santagata/

“Nonna always said: if the oven isn’t hot enough to singe your eyebrows, it’s not real Neapolitan pizza! 🔥🍕😂From the str...
10/06/2025

“Nonna always said: if the oven isn’t hot enough to singe your eyebrows, it’s not real Neapolitan pizza! 🔥🍕😂

From the streets of Naples to your kitchen — this is the original pizza magic: a soft, airy crust, sweet San Marzano tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil straight from the garden. 🇮🇹💚🤍❤️

One bite of this Margherita and you’ll feel like you’re back in Napoli — yelling at the TV because someone put pineapple on their pizza. 😅🍍❌

👇 Make the real deal — authentic Neapolitan Pizza Crust + Margherita Recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/neapolitan-style-pizza-crust-pizza-margherita/

🇮🇹 Ricotta Pie — just like Nonna used to make 💛🥧Do you remember those Sunday afternoons when the house smelled like vani...
10/05/2025

🇮🇹 Ricotta Pie — just like Nonna used to make 💛🥧

Do you remember those Sunday afternoons when the house smelled like vanilla, lemon zest, and love? 💕✨

Nonna would pull out this Crostata di Ricotta from the oven, dust it with powdered sugar, and we’d all gather around the table — no fancy plates, just family, laughter, and a good espresso ☕🍋

This isn’t just a pie… it’s a piece of our heritage.

Simple, creamy, and made with the same care our grandparents brought from Italy to America 🇮🇹🇺🇸

💬 Tell me — who in your family made the best Ricotta Pie?

👇 Share your memories and tag your favorite “Nonna” 💕

👉 Full recipe on the blog:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/traditional-italian-ricotta-pie/

Remember when Nonna would yell ‘Don’t touch the ladyfingers, they’re for the Tiramisu!’ 🤌😂”✨ Savoiardi (Italian Ladyfing...
10/03/2025

Remember when Nonna would yell ‘Don’t touch the ladyfingers, they’re for the Tiramisu!’ 🤌😂”

✨ Savoiardi (Italian Ladyfingers) ✨

Crispy outside, soft inside—these cookies are the heart of every Italian dessert. Perfect for Tiramisu, Zabaione, or just dunking in your morning coffee. ☕

🍪 Authentic, homemade, and so much better than store-bought! 🇮🇹❤️

👉 Full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/savoiardi-homemade-italian-ladyfingers/

Remember when Nonna said ‘just one slice’… and then cut you a piece the size of Mount Vesuvius? 🍰😂”That’s the spirit of ...
10/02/2025

Remember when Nonna said ‘just one slice’… and then cut you a piece the size of Mount Vesuvius? 🍰😂”

That’s the spirit of this Limoncello & Ricotta Cake 🍋✨ Soft, fluffy, and kissed with limoncello, it’s pure sunshine from the Amalfi Coast in every bite. 🇮🇹

👉 Get the full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/limoncello-ricotta-cake/

Authentic, simple, and so good you’ll be sneaking back for seconds (just like Nonna always knew you would 😉).

👉 Get the full recipe here:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/limoncello-ricotta-cake/

PASTICCIOTTO LECCESE 🇮🇹✨Pasticciotto Leccese is a beloved dessert from the sun-kissed city of Lecce, in the heart of Sal...
09/18/2025

PASTICCIOTTO LECCESE 🇮🇹✨

Pasticciotto Leccese is a beloved dessert from the sun-kissed city of Lecce, in the heart of Salento. This golden treat features buttery shortbread pastry filled with smooth, creamy custard — a true signature of Puglia’s pastry tradition. 🥧💛

RECIPE HERE:

https://mangiawithnonna.com/pasticciotto-leccese-a-classic-italian-pastry-from-lecce/

But the story doesn’t stop in Italy! In the early 20th century, Italian immigrants brought pasticciotto to the United States, especially to Utica, New York, a city with a vibrant Italian-American community. There, pasticciotto became a sweet connection to the homeland, with families and bakeries keeping the tradition alive — sometimes adding their own twists like chocolate or ricotta fillings.

🍋 A dessert with roots in Lecce and branches in America, pasticciotto is more than just a pastry — it’s a delicious bridge between cultures, history, and generations.

👉 Have you ever tried pasticciotto? Would you go for the classic custard or a creative variation?

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