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 I need these scrumptious and insanely addictive Italian panelle in my life Don't you?!   If you're looking for the perfect appetizer to start off your dinner. Or  an irresistible finger food for your next party. Or a mouthwatering snack to comfort you when life happens.  Look no further! These Italian chickpea panelle are just what you need. They are s crumptious and insanely addictive. S lightly crispy on the outside, delicate and soft on the inside.  The recipe is easy, quick, and requires only require very few ingredients. Don't you need these in your life too?!? If you've never had one of these before, panelle are a traditional Sicilian snack or appetizer. They are made from chickpea flour, cooked into a polenta, flavored with freshly ground pepper and lots of chopped Italian parsley, cut into wedges when cold, and fried until golden and puffy. If you were in Palermo right now walking around town, you'd be enticed by the aroma   comin...

Relaxing al fresco while enjoying a fun antipasto next to an inviting glass of Italian rose'  Easy and fresh - what summer should be all about This post is sponsored by  Santa Cristina , in collaboration with  Honest Cooking Magazine . All opinions are mine.  Thank you for your support #21andup  Ready to dive into the heart of summer entertaining with these scrumptious Italian antipasti next to an easy-to-enjoy glass of rose' wine?!? I am so ready! Maybe it's just my love of summer and constant craving for vacation but rose' wine makes me dream  of breezy summer nights and al fresco dining.  It screams of spectacular pink sunsets, and exotic food savored while sitting  on an Italian terrazza overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Ahhh... sounds amazing, right?! Today I'll show you how you can recreate a plateful of mouthwatering Italian appetizers that perfectly pairs with this fruity and fresh glass of rose' wine, to enjoy anyw...

I bet you want to try one of these Italian panzerotti Tell me, have you ever tasted one of these panzerotti?!? If not. Seriously. What is wrong with YOU?!? Haha, just kidding. What I meant to say is ... seriously, you've got to try one as soon as possible! Because I bet you'd love them as much as I do. And what's not to love about homemade pizza dough filled with melty fresh mozzarella and flavorful tomatoes, a hint of oregano or fresh basil, all fried until steamy hot and perfectly golden?!? Take a look. Don't you really want to take a bite NOW?!? Panzerotti (plural of panzerotto ) might look like a small calzone. But it's really not. Calzoni are folded and baked pizza. While panzerotti are fried and smaller.  They can be eaten as an appetizer, or a few of them as main dish. They are typical street food originally from Puglia, but very popular all over Italy. I can find these here in Santa Monica. Forma restaurant has them on their menu, and trust me...

Let's give the traditional eggplant parmesan a new shape with these scrumptious and irresistible mouthwatering bites This post is brought to you in collaboration with Millesima-USA .  All opinions are mine alone. If you like eggplant parmesan you are going to enjoy what I've created for you today.  This dish combines the same ingredients and flavors of the traditional Italian  melanzane alla parmigiana  but in a fun and party-friendly format that I'm sure you are going to love.  And what's not to love about extra crispy-on-the-outside eggplant slices, filled with melty Italian cheese, and fried until perfectly golden?!? W hen still smoking-hot, make sure to dip these in your favorite tomato sauce for a knock-your-socks-off kind of experience ;) Before we go into how you can craft these mouthwatering bites in your own kitchen, let's talk wine for a minute. After all, no dinner party is complete without one (or several) good bottles of wine ...