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Graffe di Carnevale (Carnival Graffe)
Graffe are typical treats for Carnival, just as are chiacchiere, but nowadays they are enjoyed all year around, especially in their hometown of Naples. They are commonly consumed al bar with a cup of...
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Gelato al Pistacchio (Pistachio Ice Cream)
Pistachio ice cream, made with the famous pistachios from Bronte (a small village in Sicily), is a real delight that you can enjoy by itself or use as a filling for crepes, croissants, cakes and other...
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Pastiera Napoletana (Neapolitan Pastiera)
The Neapolitan pastiera was a typical dessert for the Easter Sunday in Campania, but nowadays it is prepared all year long. It is too good to be enjoyed only at Easter! It is a delicious pie prepared...
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Sorbetto al Mango e Lime (Mango and Lime Sorbet)
Sorbet is a treat for the palate, refreshing and flavorful. It can be served both as a dessert or as palate cleaner between courses. (You can read more about sorbet). The sweetness of mango goes well...
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Torta di Ricotta e Nocciole (Ricotta and Hazelnut Cake)
An intense hazelnut flavor, a perfect cake for a coffee break or an after dinner dessert. The crust is prepared with pastry flour, hazelnut flour, cocoa powder and a small amount of finely ground...
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Torta di Mele (Apple Cake)
This was my grandmother’s apple cake recipe. This dessert is a wonderful reminder of my childhood, when I spent a lot of time in our country house, enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables and learning...
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Ananas Caramellato (Caramelized Pineapple)
Is it possible to indulge yourself with something sweet without making yourself feel guilty? Try these caramelized pineapple rings, topped with yogurt. It is a fresh, easy and simply delicious dessert....
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Fritelle di Mele (Apple Fritters)
Apple fritters are originally from the northern region of Italy known as Trentino Alto Adige, but nowadays they are enjoyed all over Italy. They are prepared with simple ingredients such as flour,...
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Fragole Ricoperte di Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Strawberries)
This is one of the best desserts for chocolate lovers who want to enjoy the intense flavor of chocolate in a light dessert. This is one of my favorites! Did you know that strawberries and chocolate,...
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Cheesecake all’Italiana (Italian Style Cheesecake)
Cheesecake is a dessert loved all around the world. Most of the people think it is originated from the United States, but actually it dates back to ancient Greece. It seems that the first “cheesecake”...
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Coppette di Fragole, Ricotta e Moscato (Strawberry Cups with Ricotta and...
Do you like both strawberries and moscato wine? This is the dessert for you – fresh, fragrant and light too. The addition of creamy ricotta (a light cheese) makes the perfect combination. If you prefer...
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Torta di Farro, Pere e Cioccolato (Farro Cake with Pears and Chocolate)
This is a delicious, healthy and easy cake to prepare. If you are new to spelt flour, this cake is a great one to try. Spelt is an ancient grain, a variety of wheat called emmer. It was used by the...
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Torta d’Avena Vegana (Vegan Oatmeal Cake)
This is a moist, super healthy, sinfully delicious vegan oatmeal cake that has no sugar, no eggs, no flour and no added fat. Is this possible? Yes it is! Try my tasty, easy and fast recipe, and you...
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Brutti ma Buoni (“Ugly but Good” Italian Cookies)
The looks can be deceiving, says the popular saying, and “i brutti ma buoni” are a clear demonstration. Just like in fairy tales, under their rough and irregular appearance, hides a unique and...
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Cioccolata Calda Italiana (Hot Italian Chocolate)
English people have afternoon tea, Americans love their mugs of coffee, while we Italians enjoy hot chocolate as an afternoon treat, sometimes accompanied by a piece of homemade cake. Drinking hot...
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Semifreddo al Pistacchio (Pistachio Semifreddo)
Semifreddo (pronounced say-mee-FRAY-dough) that in Italian means half frozen, is a typical Italian dessert prepared with whipped cream, custard and meringue. Here is my recipe, received from a Sicilian...
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Biscotti d’Avena (Oatmeal cookies)
Oatmeal cookies are delicious and nutritious, something to include in your breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it functions to kick-start your metabolism and subsequently...
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Pavlova: cuisine meets philosophy
CUISINE MEETS PHILOSOPHY: PAVLOVA AND THE SUSTAINABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING Cooking is not just about eating. It is much more … cooking is health, culture, history, philosophy, art and pleasure. It is not...
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Sorbetto al Limone e Rosmarino (Lemon and Rosemary Sorbet)
Lemon and rosemary sorbet is a perfect summer treat, refreshing and beautifully light. You can serve it either as a dessert, a snack or as a palate cleanser between courses. This recipe belongs to my...
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Banana Bread Mamma Mia! Diet Style
Banana bread Mamma Mia! Diet style is something that you should be able to make at home when you have ripe bananas : tasty, healthy and easy. My kids love it; when I make it, they cannot wait to snack...
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