Manuela Donatone

"Sciarone" is a popular Easter recipe that can be found throughout Molise, including in towns like /sernia, Cantalupo, Ripabottoni, Gildone, and Macchiagodena. These treats are shared among families and neighbours, and can be prepared in different variations, including a sweet or savoury cheese-filled version, and another with seasonal chard and anchovies,

The pastiera is a traditional Neapolitan cake, usually made for Easter, that combines creamy ricotta, orange blossom water, and cooked wheat berries into a fragrant, custardy filling.

This cake is as humble as it is beautiful, ideal for an afternoon coffee, a picnic, or a light dessert after a springtime meal.