Bartolaccio with potatoes & soft orange cake
2022 Italy
Bartolaccio, a traditional savory pastry filled with mashed potatoes and seasoned with herbs, kicks off this episode. Sonia follows up with Soft Orange Cake, a moist and zesty dessert that’s bursting with citrus flavor. This combination of a hearty savory dish and a light, fresh dessert brings balance and variety to the meal.
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Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
Studio:
Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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