Cooking with Manuela

Delicate on the outside and irresistibly fudgy inside, this classic chocolate cake from Ferrara is pure Italian indulgence. Made with just a...

Spaghetti all’Assassina is a spicy and garlicky, bold and fiery Italian pasta, cooked directly in a rich tomato sauce until lightly charred ...

Fluffy no-knead focaccia topped with juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata, fresh pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze — a Caprese twist that’s a...

Flaky puff pastry filled with rich almond frangipane, topped with toasted almonds and powdered sugar—easy to make, elegant, and irresistibly...

Bright, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, these  lemon blondies  are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Soft, chewy, and...

A Roman classic made with just a handful of high-quality ingredients. Bucatini pasta is tossed in a rich tomato sauce simmered with crispy g...

Spicy, creamy, and irresistibly fresh —this burrata & eggplant sandwich layers smoky eggplant, fiery chili spread, and peppery arugula b...

This no-bake dessert is the perfect summer treat—layers of Italian ladyfingers dipped in milk and rolled in shredded coconut, topped with cr...

This easy one-bowl blueberry peach cake is soft, moist, and bursting with juicy fruit flavor. Perfect for a simple summer dessert, snack, or...