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Chocolate RisottoSimple tasty dessert with very few ingredients and taste adjusted to one's preference and variations created depending on the ingredients added. |
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Dolce Casalinga con pinoliThis is the cake we make for birthdays. It is simply delish. Original recipe is handwritten. Please make any changes to make this cake work for you. |
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Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcake for ONEBeen a bit obsessed with single serving desserts lately. This one I think about DAILY. It is not overly sweet, and I feel almost less guilty because there are carrots in it. Score! It doesn't even need frosting. |
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Carpaccio of oranges with orange brandyA lighter pudding option after a rich meal |
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muffins with almondsToday I present a recipe for the great muffins with almond flour without |
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No Bake Cheesecake with Homemade Strawberry ToppingThe hardest part about this no bake cheesecake is waiting 8 hours for it to set. |
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Walnut BiscottiBiscotti are dry, twice-baked biscuits that originated in Italy. The traditional recipes contain almonds, pistachios, hazelnut or pine nuts. Nowadays people also use also various seeds, glazes and flavourings. Biscotti can last for a long time if stored in an airtight container. Wrapped in cellophane or placed in a nice box they… |
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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff CrustThis 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 - updatedI 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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custard CREAM with RICOTTA and Maple SyrupTaking the Italian custard to a new level of texture and creaminess not equalled by any other. Perfect for filling cakes, cream puffs or ‘Zeppole di San Giuseppe’. Let your imagination ride. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/04/puff-choux-pastry-ricotta-cream-zeppole.html |
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BERRY yogurt lemon Maple syrup Tiramisu-style PARFAITNo 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 |
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Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}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:… |
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Apple Pecan Raisin spice torte cake {GF option also}Inspired by my Mother-in-law's favourite and super simple apple cake squares. This is a no-fail, foolproof cake which can be made in no time at all. 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… |
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basic CUSTARD...aka crème anglaise (Vanilla custard)A custard that develops into a thinner, velvety, smooth cream. It can stand alone as a classic spooned (cold/warm) dessert or used to accentuate one. This cream needs only egg yolks and starch is not required. Adapted from the book: ‘Larousse- Best Desserts ever’ For a dedicated post...refer to:… |
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PASTRY CREAM custardItalian '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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