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Pere al vino rosso (Pears in Red Wine Sauce) by Frank FarielloDessert is our house is normally a piece of fruit, perhaps with some cheese, and, in winter, some mixed nuts in their shells. This is why you will not find very many desserts featured on this blog. But there is at least one prepared dessert that makes its way on to our table in the colder months: pere al vino rosso, or pears poached… |
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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by FoodessaAll 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… |
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Cantuccini with dates and thyme by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaAromatic, dry and crunchy biscuits with no added sugar that ideally complement a cup of coffee or tea. Also, great nibbles to put into the school lunch box. |
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Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding by Luna's RecipesThis recipe originates from a classic British dessert, known as 'bread and butter pudding' and dates back to the early 18th century. The use of panettone instead of bread, gives this dessert a completely different dimension and adds a depth of flavour, that only panettone could bring. This is quite an effortless dessert to make,… |
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Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also} by FoodessaInspired 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:… |
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Almond amoRetti cookies by FoodessaMemorable 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 |
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Italian Pepper Cookies by Evelyn ScottSometime you may have had some Italian cookies and wondered about the piquant taste. They may have been pepper cookies which come from the far northern Italian border. The pepper does not make the cookies hot, just zippy. |
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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust by Doctor JoThis cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite fall cheesecake. I can’t say it is my all-time favorite cheesecake! Why, because I have multiple all-time favorite cheesecakes—one for each season, as a matter of fact. When the trees get naked, I know it’s time to get out all things pumpkin: Pumpkin Pie Crumble, Pumpkin muffins, and this… |
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FIG and NUT torte cake - Gluten Free - updated by FoodessaI dare you to challenge this scrumptious gluten-free FIG and ALMOND cake. I experimented with Gluten free flour...specifically, 'Sweet Sorghum White flour'. The results came in the form of an enchanting surprise. I now had a great upside down fresh fig and nut torte cake ready to be devoured. For a detailed post...refer to:… |
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Chocolate Mascarpone Delight by Deena MontilloA smooth rich chocolate, mascarpone crackled cheesecake in a crunchy, chocolate-lined shortbread crust. It's garnished with mascarpone and vino cotto (vincotto) whipped topping, drizzled with vino cotto and finished with grated dark chocolate. |
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AlmondCoCitretti cookies -- Coconut Almond Citrus Marmalade amaretti. by FoodessaNutty on nuts, especially in cookies. Simplicity and aromatic ingredients turn these cookies from bland to grand. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/06/friendship-and-nut-cookies-amaretti.html |
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Cherry Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Pie by Deena MontilloA delicious dessert combination that's easy to prepare--making this the perfect ending for any occasion. |
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"Lemon pie without milk" by IreneA tart for those who are intolerant to milk. |
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PASTRY CREAM custard by FoodessaItalian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or as the French call ‘la Crème pâtissière’ The use of WHOLE eggs and starch is required in order to achieve a thicker cream. NOTE: It’s always best to prepare this cream the day before. This version was initiated by my Mom and I’ve pushed the recipe a little further with time ;o) For a dedicated… |
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1-2-3 easy Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE by FoodessaThis dessert has the silky smoothness of a rich CHOCOLATE GELATO. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing decadent frozen confection. |
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