Cantuccini with dates and thyme by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Aromatic, 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.

Mango Pannacotta by Lourdes Princy

Creamy milk + gelatin dessert topped with glazed nuts and the fresh mango flavour.

SaLAsa-A-MaNgO GrAniTA by Sangeeta Shah

Granita,is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, although available all over Italy (but granita in Sicily is somewhat different from the rest of Italy), it is related to sorbet and italian ice.Today I tried to make it with different flaovr...little sweet..little sour...n ...lots…

AlmondCoCitretti cookies -- Coconut Almond Citrus Marmalade amaretti. by Foodessa

Nutty 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

Strawberry tart by Alida

A nice, fresh and easy to make tart with not too much butter content.

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…

Muffin CEREAL tops-EXTEND BATTER for 12 into 24 with Amaretto-Nut-Chocolate-Dulce de Leche interiors by Foodessa

An aromatic muffin batter with luscious interiors and a last minute experiment. Desperate attempt to fill cups with excess batter turned into a surprising outcome. Blend and extend surplus batter to double your muffin quantity. A creative…

Chocolate Mousse by Got Mixer

This dessert is almost like if the mousse met the ice cream and they had chocolate chunk babies! lol I promise you, It's super easy and extremelly sofisticated and the taste, WOW, that's all I can say.... For picture of the whole procedure go to www.gotmixer.com

Pumpkin Tiramisu by Evelyn Scott

Apple Pecan Raisin spice torte cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

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…

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:…

Snowball Cookies by Kristine Vernola

My Grandmother's Recipe for Snowball Cookies! They melt in your mouth! A Christmas Favorite, but are scrumptious all year round!

Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torte by Foodessa

This chocolate, almond based ' Torta Caprese ' is an Italian dessert icon. The luscious flourless cake got re-vised to an ultimate delight. This tamed semi-sweet chocolate paradise has become one of my favourite indulgences. It's an absolutely gluten-free dessert and an added bonus for our tummies ;o) For a dedicated…

Italian Red Wine Cookies by Evelyn Scott

These are so quick and easy you can bake them anytime, and people will think you spent all day just baking for them !!

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET