Crostoli is the indulgent, not-so-healthy form of pasta, made of eggs, butter, flour and sugar. Instead of being put to boil, pasta dough is shaped into thin ribbons and deep-fried until golden, then ...

In Padova, Treviso, and Venice (and elsewhere in Italy) sugar-dusted mounds of these fried cookies are served at weddings and holiday celebrations. They’re essential at pre-Lenten festivities ...

Hailing from parts of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Abruzzo, Veneto and other regions of Italy, the Ladies' Committee from Club Italia come together every month in the Sydney suburb of Lansvale to uphold the ...

Chiacchiere di carnevale (also called Crostoli or Frappe) are Italian fried cookies known as Angel Wings thanks to their ribbon-like shape. These crispy strips of deep fried pasta dough are so light; ...

The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the family traditions that make it special. Just in time for Christmas, celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich has released her first children’s book, “Nonna ...

Peel rind off 2 of the oranges with a potato peeler, slice thinly into strips. Place in small saucepan of water and bring to the boil; drain. Repeat twice - this removes any bitterness from the orange ...

Lidia Bastianich shares her family recipe for crostoli.

Eighty-one year-old Adelide LaPosta has been making crostoli pastries since she was seven and she guards no secrets in the recipe for the traditional Italian treat. “No. No. No. I give to everybody. I ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Taste.com.au Seasons. Followed categories will be added to My News. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and ...