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Easter Dolci - A taralli that floats on air

Easter Dolci - A taralli that floats on air by Patricia Turo

The taralli is a treasure from Apuglia and are eaten any time of the day. Simple yet delicious recipes are created with eggs and flour. A star of the Easter desserts along with the Ricotta Torta and Torta di riso. They are traditional desserts that make each and every day special and holidays a delight for everybody.

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A Fruit That Descended from Paradise – Figs Poached in Red Wine

A Fruit That Descended from Paradise – Figs Poached in Red Wine by Patricia Turo

Artists have painted the fig leaf to depicted modesty. But the fruit is sweet and alluring. This recipe is so easy anyone could make it and with a little cinnamon ice cream it is dream of a dessert. Reduce the sugar and use them with meats.

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APPLE cranberry SAMBUCA maple cake - update

APPLE cranberry SAMBUCA maple cake - update by Foodessa

The 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

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NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni >

NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni > by Foodessa

Got a few egg whites left over from a recipe? Here's a super easy crispy, flourless cookie called < Brutti ma Buoni >. It's an Italian saying...loosely translated as ugly looking (not really) but yummy. Originally made with roasted hazelnuts...however, re-created to include roasted almonds instead. I also reduced much of the…

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PORT FIGS...dried FIGS bathing in PORTO

PORT FIGS...dried FIGS bathing in PORTO by Foodessa

Plump up those sun-dried figs into a perfectly spirited culinary concoction. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/dried-figs-bathing-in-porto.html

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TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake

TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake by Foodessa

Swooning 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…

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stuffed Roll pastry cookie with Chocolate, nuts, raisin and citrus

stuffed Roll pastry cookie with Chocolate, nuts, raisin and citrus by Foodessa

Delectable pastry cookie to gear you for the upcoming holiday baking. Bundle up and roll together some chocolate, nuts, raisins and a punch of citrus. For a dedicated post...refer here:…

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Italian Street Food, Zeppole first made in Naples

Italian Street Food, Zeppole first made in Naples by Patricia Turo

First made in Naples by a baker and sold on the street stand. You can still find them served in stalls on the streets today as well as in bakeries. They are dunked in sweet wine or served with hot honey.

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Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti by Patricia Turo

Deep rich chocolate flavor. Double backed and great for dunking into hot chocolate or a chocolate flavored liquor.

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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM

cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by Foodessa

All 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…

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