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Welcome Autumn – Pineapple Semifreddo

WELCOME AUTUMN Days will be shorterNights will be crisperAutumn is here as weTransition from summerTo winter.   PINEAPPLE SEMIFREDDO Semifreddo which translates from Italian to half-cold or half-frozen is a classic semi-frozen dessert that is similar to but not…

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Almond Brownies

Whether if it’s Merenda, Spontino or an afterdinner dessert, this quick and easy sweet never fails to satisfy.    INGREDIENTS: ¾ CUP BUTTER 4 EGGS 2 CUPS SUGAR 2 CUPS FLOUR PINCH OF SALT ½ TSP BAKING POWDER 2…

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Cannoli Napoleons

Something special to do with pizzelles!When making pizzelles my recipe will make around10 dozen, so I will save a dozen and make this special dessertwhich is always a big hit.   SERVING: Serves 6  INGREDIENTS: 1 15 OZ CONTAINER RICOTTA…

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Italian Chocolate Mousse

 Sometimes we all need just a little chocolate!   INGREDIENTS: 1 CUP (6 oz) SEMISWEET DARK CHOCOLATE  3 CUPS HEAVY CREAM – divided  2 TBS SUGAR  ¼ CUP FRANGELICO LIQUEUR  COCOA POWDER – for topping  EXTRA WHIPPED CREAM – for garnishing …

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Italian Sponge Cake

This is a basic cake that I use for many of my desserts. INGREDIENTS: 5 EGG YOLKS 5 EGG WHITES 1 ½ CUPS SUGAR 1 ¼ CUPS PASTRY FLOUR – sifted 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT or ½ TSP ALMOND…

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Ciambellone with Apricot Preserves

A sweet little dessert cake or just perfect for “merenda”, whichis the daily afternoon snack for Italians, especially the young people!   INGREDIENTS: 1 LARGE EGG   ½ CUP BUTTER – very cold, cubed ½ CUP SUGAR 2 CUPS…

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Penne in Cognac Sauce

A deliciously simple meal to make for company.   INGREDIENTS:  1 LB PENNE 2 TBS OLIVE OIL 2-3 SHALLOTS – diced 1/8 LB PROSCIUTTO – thickly cut, diced ½ CUP COGNAC – use a good quality 4 CUPS TOMATO…

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Sage Frittata

La Salviata   INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ tbs ground sage leaves – about 10 leaves or to taste ½ cup ricotta Salt 6 Eggs Pinch of Nutmeg – optional ½ cup parmesan – freshly grated 1 ½ tbs extra virgin…