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Struffoli (honey balls)

Struffoli (honey balls) by Joseph Gargiulo

A Christmas favorite in Italian households. When I was growing up in my home there was always a bowl of these available to munch on with milk or, as I got older, with coffee. They are honey glazed pastry balls which are great for a festive snacking treat.

4 votes
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A Tuscan Dessert, Light As Spring

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…

4 votes
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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:…

1 vote
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Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is the classic Italian pound cake and comes form my second book, winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2009, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I love this recipe because it is quick to make and you can adapt it…

5 votes
15107 views
Torta Caprese al Limone

Torta Caprese al Limone by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Seriously delicious, #decadent and #moist #cake, originally from the island of Capri, full of #lemony flavor.

2 votes
2596 views
Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torte

Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torte by Foodessa

This 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
Café Latté Chocolate Caramel cream cake - No Bake

Café Latté Chocolate Caramel cream cake - No Bake by Foodessa

Dazzle your loved ones with a slice of this flavourful and mouth-watering ice-box cake. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/02/love-for-chocolate-desserts-3-recipes.html

1 vote
3309 views
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.

1 vote
2489 views
Grandma apple cake

Grandma apple cake by Alida

classic one here. A simple, fuss free, easy apple cake. Basically you just need to stir the ingredients together and pop some apples on top. You can dust it with vanilla icing sugar when it has cooled down if you like.

1 vote
3671 views
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…

2 votes
7167 views
PLUM buttermilk torte cake {GF option also}

PLUM buttermilk torte cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

Inspired by the generous plum pickings off my friend's bountiful fruit tree. The essence of lemon and almonds were brought in through premium extracts. The bonus is that there’s no electric mixer required either. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum…

1 vote
1912 views
Amaretto and chocolate cake

Amaretto and chocolate cake by Lemon Squeezy

Rich and elegant; the perfect ending to a dinner party

1 vote
4622 views
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

3 votes
5218 views
Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cake

Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cake by Foodessa

Mr. 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
Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}

Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

Inspired by a cake Hubby and I had in a 'Pensione' in Sardinia, Italy. This recipe was re-created from just a few memorable bites. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum flour. GF baking powder should be used as well. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

1 vote
3370 views