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

rustic Meringue Spice cloud pastry cookies by Foodessa

As light as air and tasty beyond expectation. For a dedicated post…refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/12/crunch-for-italian-christmas-3-recipes.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

APPLE layered SPIRIT custard cake by Foodessa

A buttery apple Grand Marnier spirit custard sponge cake like no other. Influenced by a Chilean 'Kuchen Borracho' aka 'Drunken cake'. Slices display layers enclosing sweet and tart apples within a creamy custard. For a dedicated post...refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/11/apple-layered-spirit-custard-cake.html

Walnut Spice Financiers (Friands) mini cakes by Foodessa

With a few egg whites on hand…these mini French style cakes came together in no time at all. No need for an electric beater…however, if you don't already have ground walnuts, a food processor may be helpful. For a detailed post...refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/10/financier-or-friand-and-quebec-city.html

Chocolate Walnut Orange Blossom Financiers (Friands) mini cakes by Foodessa

With a few egg whites on hand…these mini French style cakes came together in no time at all. No need for an electric beater…however, if you don't already have ground walnuts, a food processor may be helpful. For a detailed post...refer to:…

PEAR spice Espresso Coffee cake torte cake by Foodessa

PEAR spice Espresso Coffee cake torte cake. NO electric beater required. For a dedicated post…refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2018/04/pear-based-sweet-recipes.html

Almond Coffee Spice MADELEINE by Foodessa

Aromatic spices and a coffee, maple syrup butter mix assist almond flour. A 'genoise' type batter offers light, airy little cakes with their telltale humps and crispy edges. Inspired by a Scandinavian recipe found in one of the Hygge lifestyle principal books where it highlighted the French mini butter cakes. For a dedicated…

Orange Crepes by B Innes

Crepes with an Orange filling and a delicious Orange Sauce

Strawberry Scones by B Innes

Being a fan of the Father Brown Mysteries on PBS I sought to find a good Strawberry scone recipe, and not finding one created my own I hope "award winning strawberry scone".

Cherry Chocolate Amaretto Clafoutis by Foodessa

My version of a classic, rustic, French crêpe batter dessert. Can also be made with 6 x (1 cup / 250ml) ramekins. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/07/cocktail-by-cherry-chocolate-amaretto.html

Torta Di Farro (Farro Cake) (excerpted from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: DaVinci Style) by maria liberati

Fresh Fig Crostata by maria liberati

Taralli Di Ferragosto (Biscuits for August 15th, from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd ediiton) by maria liberati

A Quick Summer Peach Torte by maria liberati