A great variation on custard and good way to use up stale bread while creating a different kind of pudding with a spongy texture and custard cream. INGREDIENTS 12 medium slices of white bread 2 oz butter – unsalted,…
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SERVINGS Yield approximately 5 ½ – 6 dozen INGREDIENTS 2 cups almonds – finely ground 1 tsp salt 2 cups butter – room temperature, unsalted 1 cup granuated sugar 2 tsps vanilla 4 cups flour – sifted additional granulated…
INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter – almost room temp 2 egg yolks 2 cups flour 1 cup chopped nuts – your favorite ¾ cup raspberry preserves -or your favorite METHOD Preheat oven to 350º Beat together butter…
Pizza Dolce is the perfect Italian sweet pie. Such a quick and easy sweet treat to enjoy any time of day. SERVINGS: Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 3 cups ricotta – drained ¼ cup flour 1 cup sugar 1…
SERVINGS Makes about 24 INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups flour ¾ cup sugar 2 tsps baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs 2/3 cup raw almonds – chopped ¼ tsp orange extract 2 tsps vanilla extract 1 tsp orange zest…
Savoiardi, also know as Lady Fingers are classic Italian sponge biscuits, used as the basis for many desserts but especially enjoyable with a hot cup of coffee or a small glass of Vin Santo. INGREDIENTS 2 eggs – separated…
I always make Pizzelles on December 15th, my Sister’s birthday. My sweet sister, Flora, a widow, traditionally helped me make these when she visited us at Christmas time. Understand that Flora was neither a cook nor a baker. At…
Christmas comes early to our house. As soon as Thanksgiving exits, baking and decorating begin zealously and all throughout the month the holiday activities pile up. Sweet vanilla, ambrosial spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg waft throughout the house…
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Celebrating Santa Lucia, Cucci, And A Wonderful St Lucia Cookie Recipe
December 13th is a special day in Italy and it was in my home also when I was growing up. CELEBRATING SANTA LUCIA (And Remembering My Little Nonna) Santa Lucia was born in Italy in the year AD 283…
INGREDIENTS 1 package (12 oz) frozen raspberries – thawed 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp vanilla extract METHOD Process thawed berries in food processor for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Press through a fine wire sieve…