Francesca Bruzzese - Cook & Baker in Rome, Italy

Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Remember that post where I talked about Italian secondi, (main courses) the unsung heroes of Italian cuisine that are shadowed by the ever-popular pasta and ...

by Francesca Bruzzese

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Author: Francesca Bruzzese

Rome, Rome Events and Festivals, Rome Travel

Celebrating the Easter Holiday in Rome

It’s no surprise that Rome – the home of the Vatican, St. Francis, and Catholicism itself – is the place to be around Easter time. If you’re lucky enough to ...

by Francesca Bruzzese

Recipes - Italian Food, Rome, Rome Food & Drink

Swordfish with tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, and raisins

Though I love to cook and am always up for trying out new recipes (whether it be homemade gelato or pizza from scratch) I’ve realized I usually gravitate tow...

by Francesca Bruzzese

Food in Rome, Italian Food Recipes, Italy Food

Gelato Making Classes in Rome

Everyone knows that one of the highlights of coming to Italy is enjoying its spectacular food! While the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain are all ...

by Francesca Bruzzese

Italian Food Recipes, Rome, Rome Food & Drink

A Thanksgiving in Italy recipe: Pumpkin Risotto

After living in Rome for three years, there are a few things that I’ve learned to live without: reliable public transportation, air conditioning and the abse...

by Francesca Bruzzese

Italian Food Recipes, Rome, Rome Food & Drink

How to Make Your Own Homemade Pizza Dough

As enthusiastic as I was when I first got in to baking and cooking, there were a a few things that I never considered making at home. This list included gela...

by Francesca Bruzzese