During the 5th century A.D. when torrone began to phase out in Rome, due to the fall of the Roman Empire, the Arab community brought this treat into focus in Southern Italy, especially Sicily.

An excellent recipe in winter as well as summer, I suggest pairing it with a very good vanilla ice cream!

This liqueur is used in Villa Tronco's bread pudding, a specialty of the Italian restaurant founded by Sadie Tronco during World War II

Chiacchiere is an Italian fried cookie/dough made for Carnevale (Mardi Gras) using readily available ingredients for quick preparation

(Revised from www.prouditalaincook.com ) 4-5 dozen Cuccidati (Christmas Fig Cookies) Preheat Bake 375F Dough 4c all-purpose flour 2/3c...