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CICERCHIATA wreath for the Holidays

CICERCHIATA wreath for the Holidays by Foodessa

An indulgence made of dainty, crunchy dough nuggets held together with flavoured honey…topped with candy sprinkles. For a dedicated post…refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/12/crunch-for-italian-christmas-3-recipes.html

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roasted Sugar n Spice Almonds

roasted Sugar n Spice Almonds by Foodessa

A super easy roasted snack confection for the holidays. For a dedicated post…refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/12/crunch-for-italian-christmas-3-recipes.html

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Italian mini cake BOCCONOTTO -Bocconotti

Italian mini cake BOCCONOTTO -Bocconotti by Foodessa

Mini Italian cake specialties inspired from the Abruzzi region of Italy. Chocolate and almonds rise to the occasion with a blazing start to our newest year. Note: This recipe makes 12 muffin type cakes ...or if you have the tartelette moulds...about 20 bocconotti can be made. For a detailed post...refer to:…

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HOLIDAY time DESSERTS

HOLIDAY time DESSERTS by Foodessa

Memories from the satisfaction of sweets reign supreme in this holiday baking period. I'm busy making some oldies as well as experimenting with the newer additions. Here's a few I wanted to share with you from my past holiday favourites. For a detailed post of dessert selections:…

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CHOCOLATE anise ALMOND biscotti cookies

CHOCOLATE anise ALMOND biscotti cookies by Foodessa

By no means a simple tasting chocolate crunch treat, just simply made easy. A few ground anise seeds and roasted almonds chime into this long awaited biscotti. A slightly sweet chocolate, crunchy biscotti bite. The aromatics coming off the anise seeds really brought this cookie into another class of its own. For a detailed…

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Brutti ma Buoni mound cookies (ugly NUT cookies)

Brutti ma Buoni mound cookies (ugly NUT cookies) by Foodessa

Made with lightly roasted nuts. Renders a crispy, crunchy exterior with a chewy, meringue interior. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/03/recipe-easy-nutty-cookie-crisps-brutti.html

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Chocolate Torte

Chocolate Torte by Claudia lamascolo

Do you have a chocolate lover in your house? Here is the best Birthday cake I have made.. it's rich and very special for any occasion. Put it on your list of must makes.

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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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ALMOND intense RICCIARELLI orange cookie-Siena-Gluten Free

ALMOND intense RICCIARELLI orange cookie-Siena-Gluten Free by Foodessa

These traditional cookies originated in Siena, Italy. From that first bite, I was hooked. The hole in the wall pastry shop tucked away in this beautiful town had my heart-tummy strings. Over the years, I've re-created it on several occasions...and well they got a few twists along the way. The injection of more orange flavour is in…

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Italian Variety Cookie Dough

Italian Variety Cookie Dough by Claudia lamascolo

When I was growing up this is the only dough my grandmother made then my mom. They would use this one dough with imagination to create more than 20 varieties. Lets see what you can create. A delicious shortbread that could be rolled, cut or filled and another one that sturdy enough for fresh fruit filled. Take your pick they are both…

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