Spring Archives - Marisa's Italian Kitchen The Secret Ingredient Is Always Love Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:01:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/image-150x150.jpg Spring Archives - Marisa's Italian Kitchen 32 32 Zeppole Di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph Day Pastry) https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/zeppole-di-san-giuseppe/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/zeppole-di-san-giuseppe/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:03 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=8987 Zeppole di San Giuseppe are classic Italian pastries, traditionally served in Italy on March 19 in honour of St. Joseph. They’re crisp and golden on the outside with a creamy custard filling, making these festive treats a delicious way to honour a cherished Italian tradition. What are Zeppole Zeppole, pronounced Zeh-puh-lee, are Italian donuts that […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/zeppole-di-san-giuseppe/feed/ 27 Amor Polenta-Italian Polenta Cake https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/amor-polenta-italian-polenta-cake/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/amor-polenta-italian-polenta-cake/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:52:54 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=14379 Amor Polenta, also known as Italian Polenta cake, is a classic Italian-style tea cake often referred to as Dolce Varese. It’s a slice of regional Italian tradition from the province of Varese, nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps, and it deliciously captures the heart of Lombardy in northern Italy. Never has a cake […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/amor-polenta-italian-polenta-cake/feed/ 0 Torta Paradiso https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/torta-paradiso/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/torta-paradiso/#respond Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:11:23 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=14075 Torta Paradiso also known as Paradise Cake is a soft and fluffy sponge cake with a delicate flavour and light texture. You can enjoy this simple cake all on its own for an anytime snack or savour it with your morning cup of espresso. Friends, dunking is highly encouraged here. What is a Torta Paradiso […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/torta-paradiso/feed/ 0 Orange Marmalade Cake https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/orange-marmalade-cake/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/orange-marmalade-cake/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:20:00 +0000 http://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=7428 This upside-down Orange Marmalade Cake is adorned with glistening orange slices, slathered with marmalade, adding a touch of sophistication to the soft spongy cake layer. The sticky marmalade topping offers a delightful citrus flavour and delicate sweetness and is infused with a distinctive depth of flavour from the fresh rosemary and anise seeds. I have […]

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]]> https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/orange-marmalade-cake/feed/ 26 Italian Rice and Ricotta Pie https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/italian-rice-ricotta-pie/ https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/italian-rice-ricotta-pie/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://marisasitaliankitchen.com/?p=9168 This Pastiera di riso is a traditional Italian Rice and Ricotta Pie. Although you can make it with a pastry crust or forgo the crust altogether, we love it encased in a flaky phyllo dough. It’s elegant, beyond delicious and makes for one great make ahead dessert! This rice and ricotta confection is traditionally served […]

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