This dessert! We have no words for how utterly tasty it really is! Came across our beloved blood oranges. So naturally, we just couldn’t get enough of them and found ourselves with an abundance of beautiful ripe blood oranges to let our recipe making mind run wild! Continue reading “Blood Orange Ricotta Cream Cake”
Chiacchiere is a typical fried dessert found in Italy during the time leading up to Carnevale our in other words Fat Tuesday. It is a recipe that is quite simple to prepare and the variations are never ending. This is a fun take on the traditional chiacchiere and is a version we have found in Italy a little different from the rest still with a relatively simple preparation to make yourself at home. The fun part about this fried treat is the contrast between chocolate and vanilla, which create as well fun visual strips.
Here’s our take on the traditional celebratory recipe:
Difficulty : Prep Time : Cook Time:
3 cups Flour
2 Eggs
1/4 cup White Sugar
40g Butter
Vanilla
80 ml Milk
1 Tablespoon Cacao Powder
Vegetable Oil to Fry
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Will you make a bundt cake just for us two? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner or as we say here in Italy San Valentino. This delightful berry and coconut treat can be served as an afternoon sweet snack or a light mono portion dessert. What’s great about this recipe is that you can even feel good about yourself eating it! It is free of any dairy products with the substitution of coconut milk and vegetable oil instead. This dolce will have you falling in love with it’s fluffy sponge like cake and perfect balance of sweet berries and exotic coconut flavours and best of all home-made-ness. A perfect match for the whole family to enjoy together! Continue reading “Mini Coconut & Berry Bundt Cakes”
What is better than panettone, chocolate and gelato? Gelato Panettone Cake! This is the dolce recipe of all dessert recipes for your holiday get together or even a fun recipe to make with the kids! Continue reading “Gelato Panettone Cake”
It’s no secret that Italians show and share their love through their cooking. It is believed that one can not cook well if there is no love in their cooking – amore & cucina – go hand in hand. So who else better than to take a tip from than the Italians on to know how to prepare a menu for an evening full of passion!
If you’re looking to celebrate a romantic evening with your significant other with an aphrodisiac menu to satisfy the palate and ignite the passion, here’s the menu for you…
Mirtilli, better known as blueberries in English, are considered the super fruit of all fruits that easily takes us back to our summertime childhood memories of picnics, or outdoor bbqs . You may be surprised but even in Italy, yes Italians too, have a fond childhood memories of blueberry pie – pie di miritlli. It is a simple dessert, rich in taste, positive health benefits, and extremely appealing to the eye.
Carnevale is one of the funniest times of the year in Italy!
It’s not only a festival in Venice but all over Italy, where kids dress up as princesses, or super heroes, more or less a spring time version of Halloween. And everyone goes crazy for the sweets prepared specifically for this time of year. Each city or region in Italy has their traditional recipes and preferences for this festive time of year – a real gastronomic journey through some of the oldest and most traditional recipes throughout Italy centered around this event. Even though recipes vary from city to city there is one thing that they all make sure not to leave out: frying and sugar!
No matter which recipe you prefer or choose to recreate – we guarantee each dessert will bring huge success to your table!
What isn’t to love about tiramisù? Coffee, Cookies, Mascarpone and Sugar… che buono! It is without a doubt one of the top comfort foods from Italy and a dessert that is seen on menus and tables from the north to the south and everywhere in between. This recipe is said to come from the regions of Veneto, Piedmont, and Tuscany who have the most traditional and classic version of the beloved dolce. For many of you who are an espresso lover, this dessert is for you! And you can be certain that serving this will always leave guests impressed! What they may not know is just how easy tiramisu preparation is, and you’ll be wanting to keep it your secret to impress the next group alla Italiana!
Feeling all warm & cozy and ready for autumn smells from Italy!
Pan di Spagna or Sponge Cake is a staple pastry recipe in Italy. That in every Italian household this dessert or dolce has been made for birthdays or special occasions. A simple recipe, but many times the simplest of recipes require a lot more attention!
Recipe. Menu. This is a collection of recipes to make for a wintery Sunday lunch or dinner. The combination of these recipes incorporate rich winter flavors in a delicate way. By serviing this menu you will be sure to have an elegant presentation and a tasty surprise on every dish.
Recipes
Flan di Rape Click Here
Pan di Spagna alla Frutta di Bosco Click Here
Panna Cotta is a dessert that is one of the most famous Italian desserts, which originates from the North-West region of Italy, Piedmont. It has become so well-known and seen on menus all over Italy due to its simple preparation, elegant presentation for individual desserts, and for its delicate taste to finish any meal. Continue reading “Panna Cotta with Strawberry”
