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

OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT

Chocolate Risotto by Reva

Simple tasty dessert with very few ingredients and taste adjusted to one's preference and variations created depending on the ingredients added.

Prince Eugenio’s Cake copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Italian Chocolate Meatball Cookies by Katia

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

Triumph or End of Summer Fruit by David

Frittelle carnival treats by Alida

Hurray it's that time of the year again! It's carnival, so it's time to make those addictive deep fried, gorgeous cakes. Every year for me has become a tradition now. It cannot pass February without making frittelle. Every region of Italy calls them differently but in the end they are all very similar. I get instantly transported…

Leave the gun, take the Cannoli's by Michael Swiney

2 things I always think of when I make Cannoli's. The Godfather and "HOLY COW!",Phil Rizzuto. I know these are good. I do not like sweets. Once in a while, Ill get a taste for a snickers. I do not eat pies, cakes, whatever. How do I know its good? My kids say so.

Chocolate - Italian Nougat 'Torrone' truffles by Foodessa

Treat yourself to simple, decadent chocolate and Italian nougat 'Torrone' truffle bites. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/02/love-for-chocolate-desserts-3-recipes.html

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

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

Fig and Parmesan Cheesecake by Evelyn Scott

Special Equipment: 10-inch springform pan

Almond Poppyseed Cheesecake by Evelyn Scott

This is one of my favorites,with its sweet almond taste, and poppy seeds, reminds me of my childhood, and my nonna's italian cooking and baking.