Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Lemon & Orange Blossom Amaretti (Italian Almond Cookies)
Homemade Italian amaretti flavored with fresh lemon zest and a hint of orange blossom water. Light, chewy almond cookies with a crisp exterior, perfect for tea or as a sweet treat.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours to firm up
- • Do not over‑mix after adding egg whites to keep the texture light
- • Bake just until lightly colored; the cookies should remain soft inside
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven with oven mitts
- • Egg whites can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
- • Orange blossom water is highly fragrant; use sparingly to avoid overwhelming the flavor
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Traditional Ragù alla Bolognese
A slow‑cooked, authentic Bolognese sauce made the traditional way in Bologna. It uses a soffritto of onion, carrot and celery, a mix of ground beef shoulder and pork belly, white wine, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock and a splash of whole milk for a silky finish. Served over fresh tagliatelle and finished with freshly grated Parmigiano‑Reggiano, this sauce can also be frozen for future meals.
Perfectly Crafted Italian Ciabatta Bread
A straightforward, authentic Italian ciabatta recipe that uses regular pastry flour in place of high‑protein Italian flour. This guide walks you through mixing, folding, and baking to produce a soft, airy, and fluffy ciabatta with a beautiful crust.
91yr old Adriana makes her signature Tagliatelle
Fresh handmade talatelle ribbons tossed in a rich tomato and guanciale sugo, finished with grated Parmesan. A quick, rustic Italian lunch straight from the kitchen of 91‑year‑old Adriana, captured by the Pasta Grannies.
How To Make The Best Stuffed Peppers
A classic Italian‑American comfort dish featuring sweet bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, fresh herbs and marinara sauce, baked until tender and topped with a golden cheese crust.
PASTA CHIPS!
A viral TikTok‑inspired snack of crunchy pasta chips served with a light, fluffy whipped feta dip. Made with pantry staples, the chips can be air‑fried or baked, and the recipe works with gluten‑free pasta alternatives.
Italian meatballs with baked polenta
Herb‑infused Italian meatballs simmered in a tomato sauce with pesto rosso, placed on a creamy polenta and baked. A complete, flavorful and comforting dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.