AFFOGATTO by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

AFFOGATTO

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…

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

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.

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

Italian Torrone by Chez la mere

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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…

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…

Amaretto and chocolate cake by Lemon Squeezy

Rich and elegant; the perfect ending to a dinner party

Almond Biscotti by Salad Foodie

Crunchy biscotti are my go-to coffee dunkers. The sweet toasts make a perfect hostess or holiday gift besides. This recipe features almonds but pecans or hazelnuts would be fine, with vanilla extract in place of almond.

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

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

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

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:…

Almond amoRetti cookies by Foodessa

Memorable cookies with an aromatic bite using both almond textures. 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