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

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

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

Torta al Limone (from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd edition) by maria liberati

Ricotta Torta (from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd edition) by maria liberati

Cioccolata e Amore (Chocolate & Love) (from the The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd edition, winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Award) by maria liberati

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.

ALMOND flour LEMON cookie crackles by Foodessa

Amaretti style cookies enhanced with a lemon fragrance to offer up a deliciously soft interior with a crunchy exterior. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/02/almond-flour-almond-meal-4-cookie.html

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

Nut Orange Coconut amaretti style cookies by Foodessa

Tasty almond and coconut meringue type cookies with an aromatic orange flavour. 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