Italian Cookies with Domenica Marchetti (September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Join us for a special Zoom demonstration with cookbook author Domenica Marchetti as she brings the flavors of Italy into our kitchens with a deep dive into the art of Italian cookie baking.

Domenica will walk us through Quaresimali, a traditional Italian cookie with a fascinating story and a surprisingly delicious result. Similar to biscotti in that it is twice-baked, Quaresimali has its own distinct character and an intriguing technique — a meringue-like mixture is whipped and folded into the dry ingredients, giving the cookie its unique texture.

Traditionally served during Lent (the recipe contains no fat beyond a touch of egg yolk), this cookie is anything but austere. Packed with almonds and fragrant with spiced orange flavor, it is, in Domenica's own words, one of her favorites in the book.

As part of the demonstration, Domenica will also show us how to make two essential components from scratch:

Pisto Napoletano — a classic Neapolitan spice blend
Candied Orange or Lemon Peel — a beautiful homemade touch that elevates this cookie

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn some of the finer techniques of Italian baking from one of its most celebrated voices.

Hope that you can join us!

10 am to 11:30 am PST

FREE to Bakers Dozen Members
$25 to Non Members

Domenica Marchetti is a spirited champion of Italian home cooking and the author of celebrated cookbooks including The Glorious Pasta of Italy, Preserving Italy: Canning, Curing, Infusing, and Bottling Italian Flavors and Traditions, and Williams-Sonoma Everyday Italian.
A former newspaper reporter with a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, Domenica blends a storyteller’s curiosity with a cook’s intuition. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of Italy’s regional foodways, she translates authentic techniques into recipes that are accessible for cooks of every level. Her Substack newsletter, “Buona Domenica,” offers a weekly mix of recipes and reflections, and her writing and recipes have appeared in The Washington Post, Cooking Light, EatingWell, Fine Cooking, Food & Wine, La Cucina Italiana, Sale e Pepe, and more.

Domenica teaches cooking classes across the U.S. and online, and she hosts small-group culinary tours and food-writing workshops in Italy that immerse travelers in the landscapes that she knows so well.
She splits her time between Virginia and Abruzzo—her family’s homeland—where she tends to a crooked little house perched atop a medieval hill town with sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea.

For recipes, stories, and upcoming events, visit her at Domenica Cooks.

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Italian Cookies with Domenica Marchetti (September 02, 2026)