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Fil's super simple Almond Amaretti style cookies by Foodessa

Nutty on nuts, especially in cookies. Simplicity and aromatic ingredients turn these cookies from bland to grand. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/06/friendship-and-nut-cookies-amaretti.html

Cherry Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Pie by Deena Montillo

A delicious dessert combination that's easy to prepare--making this the perfect ending for any occasion.

Almond-Crusted Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Apple Tart by Deena Montillo

The almond crust and added vino cotto bring a new texture and flavor to apple tarts.

Chocolate Mascarpone Delight by Deena Montillo

A smooth rich chocolate, mascarpone crackled cheesecake in a crunchy, chocolate-lined shortbread crust. It's garnished with mascarpone and vino cotto (vincotto) whipped topping, drizzled with vino cotto and finished with grated dark chocolate.

Torta di Capelli D’Angelo con Melagrana (Angel Hair Cake with Pomegranite) by Pattie Meegan

CITRUS glazed RICOTTA cookie by Foodessa

Tangy 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

A Tuscan Dessert, Light As Spring by kathy gori

Even 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…

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…

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 Originally made with roasted hazelnuts...however, re-created to include roasted almonds instead.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…

CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE and NUT torte cake by Foodessa

Easy flourless cake creation. This cake is extremely flavourful as well as invitingly aromatic. I certainly do love desserts with a combo of citrus, chocolate and nuts. This torte turned out absolutely delicious and memorable. A must try ;o) For a detailed post...refer to:…