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CannoliA crisp, light shell with a deliciously rich and creamy sweet ricotta filling. This is one of the most popular desserts in upstate New York |
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Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cakeMr. LEMON joined the line dance with his circle of friends: Ms. CLEMENTINE, Chocolate, Coconut, Ginger and Almonds. This aromatic, gluten-free cake, turned out to be an incredibly delicious success. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/02/citrus-flourless-cake-splendour.html |
5 votes
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Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torteThis chocolate, almond based ' Torta Caprese ' is an Italian dessert icon. The luscious flourless cake got re-vised to an ultimate delight. This tamed semi-sweet chocolate paradise has become one of my favourite indulgences. It's an absolutely gluten-free dessert and an added bonus for our tummies ;o) For a dedicated… |
3 votes
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TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cakeSwooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù. Fluffy, creamy and possessing a lighter velvety texture than most versions. The spirited use of Tia Maria and Grand Marnier are only a part of this dessert's fabulous outcome. Here's my simple method of assembling this delight. ' La Dolce Vita ' from my heart to your… |
2 votes
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APPLE cranberry SAMBUCA maple cake - updateThe fabulous flavour combo of APPLES, sweet MAPLE and ANIS aromas dancing through our home was unbearably teasing us with impatient anticipation. NO electric mixer required. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/11/apple-cranberry-sambuca-maple-cake.html |
3 votes
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FIG and NUT torte cake - Gluten Free - updatedI dare you to challenge this scrumptious gluten-free FIG and ALMOND cake. I experimented with Gluten free flour...specifically, 'Sweet Sorghum White flour'. The results came in the form of an enchanting surprise. I now had a great upside down fresh fig and nut torte cake ready to be devoured. For a detailed post...refer to:… |
1 vote
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creamy CANNOLI maple syrup RICOTTA fillingI'll leave the authenticity to the ones who do it best. In the meantime, I've enjoyed tinkering with this recipe and this is what I've grown to appreciate best. It is a very lightly smooth textured mousse-like creamy filling. Versatile enough to add your own personality to it. For a dedicated post...please refer to:… |
3 votes
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CITRUS glazed RICOTTA cookieTangy LEMONS and sweet ORANGES will delight you in every bite from these cake-like RICOTTA based cookies. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/05/citrus-glazed-ricotta-cookies.html |
6 votes
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A Tuscan Dessert, Light As SpringEven though I'd say that 90 percent of what comes out of my kitchen is Indian food, I am Italian and there are times when I just can't keep my inner Tuscan under control. One of those times is spring time in Sonoma, which is right now. Sonoma looks a lot like northern Italy. That's what my parents say, and that's what attracted them… |
4 votes
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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUMAll this talk about APRONS and Grandmothers got me going on assembling my notes and photos to finally share with you a very cherished recipe my 'Nonna' made for me growing up. Granted, as I turned baker in my kitchen, I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval. She also found that my version was slightly… |
2 votes
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Eat To Live!
This group is inspired by Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. The group features great recipes based primarily on vegetables, legumes (beans, peas & lentils), whole grains, fruits and nuts. A little seafood and meat is acceptable so long as the meal is primarily made up of high nutrient per calorie foods. Please join us to eat healthy and WELL!
