CANNOLI MARTINI DESSERTAn award-winning recipe to create an elegant alternative to traditional Italian cannoli--a definite crowd pleaser! Authentic vino cotto (vincotto) is the secret ingredient. HOW-TO VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwQcvAP7NNY Read about my surprise when I discovered this recipe made it into the TASTE OF HOME CHRISTMAS 2011… |
7 votes
18080 views
|
|
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
12708 views
|
|
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 |
5 votes
11363 views
|
|
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
7173 views
|
|
Mocha Mousse L'OrangeSilky, smooth almost decadent! Barry White music on the deck... lights low...and this delectable dessert in front of you... |
4 votes
3889 views
|
|
When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get Cozy. A Warm Desserty For A Cold Spring NightYesterday we were bouncing around in that weird mix of rain/sun/clouds/shadow/wind that comes to Sonoma at this time of year. Spring had sprung and it was a chilly one. This morning it was raining. A light cold rain just damp enough to know that… |
3 votes
1736 views
|
|
Talk To Me Cupcake! Tasty Bites, Gluten Free!I love cup cakes. They're so innocent. begging me to eat them. I especially love mini cup cakes, mini anything actually. To me mini = guilt free. I know in the "reality based community", this is a bunch of horse pucky, but one can dream. The last time I made Gujarati steamed chickpea bread I wondered since it's so good savory, how… |
3 votes
3540 views
|
|
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
7155 views
|
|
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
6794 views
|
|
Blueberry-Peach CobblerThis makes a wonderful mid-late summer treat when fresh peaches and nectarines are in abundance. You can substitute nectarines, apricots, Pluots, and other fruits for the peaches if they look better. I've made a number of cobbler recipes and this is the best. You won't be disappointed! |
3 votes
6365 views
|