Calabrese Cooking with Nonna Tag

Fried Zucchini Blossoms

The perfect snack on a hot summer's day, these fried zucchini flowers have a bright, flavorful crunch.

The classic Italian nougat known as "torrone" gets reimagined with this traditional family recipe, which uses peanuts and rainbow sprinkles.

Lightly sweetened with honey and cinnamon, these chocolate cookies get a second dose of decadence thanks to a rich chocolate icing.

Known as "cuculi" in Calabria, this traditional Italian Easter bread is soft and brioche-like, with a touch of sweetness.

These oblong, crunchy Calabrese honey cookies are perfect for dipping in your morning cappuccino or afternoon espresso.

An Italo-Canadian takes on a journey through making one of her nonna's special Calabrese recipes: cheesy, fried rice balls called "polpette di riso."