Fresh homemade egg pasta is a classic favourite of Italian cuisine. In Italy, this ritual is handed down from generation to generation, becoming a childhood memory that calls to mind a moment of celebration amidst family and friends. Before moving to Vancouver, I had no idea how to make fresh egg pasta. I grew up […]
DELICIOUS RECIPES TO TRY AND SHARE
Nonna Adelina Coffee and Cookies Cake
This delicious Coffee and Cookies Cake recipe belongs to my mother in law’s mom, Adelina. Nonna Adelina was a wonderful simple woman that work hard for the family and used to make everything to make her grandkids happy. This was her grandkids favorite cake. They told me that back then she used to walk 6 […]
Cream Puffs with Chantilly Cream
Cream Puffs with Chantilly Cream are one of my husband favorite pastries. We usually eat them at the Italian gathering made y the amazing Italian women but yesterday I wanted to try to make them and start my own traditions. They came out perfectly. It’s not difficult to make cream puff but you need to […]
Nutella Flower Bread
It’s not a secret that my family loves Nutella and if I want to make them all happy with this dessert it’s very easy. I highly suggest you to try to make it with your family so you can create some special memories in the kitchen. This Nutella Flower Bread is very delicious and also […]
Chicken Piccata / Pollo al limone
This recipe was supposed to be in my cookbook, I decided last minute to pull it out because I didn’t like the picture. The day that we were photo shooting my stove wasn’t work properly and the chicken didn’t come out brown like I wanted so I was really scared that someone would have come to me and said something not nice.
Sugo al Pomodoro (Tomato Sauce)
Tomato sauce (sugo al pomodoro) is an Italian classic and there is nothing better than to prepare it yourself (the one that you buy at the supermarket is miles away from matching this homemade sauce). The recipe is easy, the ingredients are extremely easy to find and it is also very cheap to make.
Lemon Cookies
It’s Christmas and it is time to bake some delicious cookies, and I highly suggest you to try to make this delicious Lemon Cookies. I discovered this fantastic recipe last year in one of my favorite Italian Blog http://www.misya.info/.
Pistachio Panna Cotta
Pistachio Panna Cotta is a spoon dessert that is prepared in a few minutes. Easy, fast and highly effective, it will surely amaze your guests. Pistachio Panna Cotta Recipe Ingredients 400 ml liquid cream 60 grams of sugar 40 grams of pistachio cream 6 grams gelatin sheets Pistachio grains 1 teaspoon of chocolate sauce A […]
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake is an amazing dessert for the chocolate lovers. The recipe is very easy to follow. One very important step is to make sure to grease the ramekins with butter very well before you put the chocolate sauce in. Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe Servings: 4 Ingredients 200 grams Chocolate 160 grams Sugar 180 […]
Ciao! I'm Mamma Marzia
Born in Naples and raised in northern Italy, I brought my passion for authentic Italian cooking to Vancouver in 2003. What began as a single lasagna class has grown into Bella Cibo ("Beautiful Food"), where I share my family's treasured recipes and traditions. Here you'll find recipes and tips for bringing Italian flavors to your home. Join me in the kitchen where we learn, laugh, and create beautiful meals with heart!