Carpaccio of oranges with orange brandy by Lemon Squeezy

A lighter pudding option after a rich meal

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…

Almond Biscotti by Mark Tabak

A very traditional recipe from my wifes Italian grandmother.

OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT

BERRY yogurt lemon Maple syrup Tiramisu-style PARFAIT by Foodessa

No need for Mascarpone or Ricotta with this very tasty cold dessert. Healthy, plain yogurt did the trick and...no guilt in sight ;o) For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/06/fool-twice-berry-light-cool-delights.html

Yummy Banana Cake Made More Tempting with Chocolate Frosting by Nathan Willow

A banana split makes an interesting dessert for both the young and the old; and when you combine it with gooey chocolate frosting it adds to the taste and gives you two-fold joy! Here is a simple banana split cake recipe that you can prepare at home…

Blueberry Clafouti by Salad Foodie

The bounty of fresh fruits in summer is an ideal time to make clafouti, a baked French dessert or breakfast dish with a batter or crepe-like topping. Traditionally black cherries are used, but plums, cranberries, blackberries and others work well. I like the delicate elegance of the clafouti, distinctly different from fruit cobblers…

CHOCOLATE amaretti cookie AMARETTO almond torte by Foodessa

Celebrating a mouthful of chocolate decadence with a particular flavour combination. Ground almonds and bite size Amaretti cookies crumble their way into a slice of pleasure. Bonus: Flourless and Gluten-free. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/06/chocolate-amaretti-cookie-amaretto.html

Almond Chocolate amaretti style cookies by Foodessa

Delectable Almond chocolate meringue type cookies with a tender inside protected with a pleasant outer crunch. No beater required. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/02/almond-flour-almond-meal-4-cookie.html

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

Berry Zen Summer Delight by Feeling Food

The joy here is that because the fruit is already frozen, within an hour and a half you have the most delightful of healthy and gorgeously delicious mock ice creams. All the yumminess with the best of summer.

BLACK FORREST COUPE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

BLACK FORREST COUPE

English Shortbread by Sue Von Hor

Use for cookies, pie dough, excellent medium for a high end product.

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basic CUSTARD...aka crème anglaise (Vanilla custard) by Foodessa

A custard that develops into a thinner, velvety, smooth cream. It can stand alone as a classic spooned (cold/warm) dessert or used to accentuate one. This cream needs only egg yolks and starch is not required. Adapted from the book: ‘Larousse- Best Desserts ever’ For a dedicated post...refer to:…