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…
Italian Dessert
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…
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…
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 …
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…
When the days begin to shorten, and the weather get a little cooler we know that autumn is about to make its entrance. School has started and our days become a little more hectic. I get a little melancholy…
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…
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…
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…
Here is the delightful Hummingbird bundt cake. It’s an easy dessert but it is so full of fruit that it would probably pass for a breakfast sweet, too! INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups pecans – chopped 2 cups sugar 1…