Category: Dessert

Italian Pistachio Cardamom Biscotti with Orange Zest

Italian Pistachio Cardamom Biscotti with Orange Zest

Italian Pistachio Cardamom Biscotti with Orange Zest are a twist on the Classic Almond Biscotti. A flavorful and spiced version ideal with your tea or coffee.

Italian Classic Almond Biscotti recipe (Cantucci)

Italian Classic Almond Biscotti recipe (Cantucci)

These biscotti are one of my favorite recipes! These classic twice baked cookies, taste delicious, are easy to make and you can customize them with your favorite add-ins.

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies: The easiest and cutest treats you need right now! Simple ingredients and a touch of pink natural food color is all what you need to surprise your loved one on Valentine Day with these pink heart cookies. I must confess that …

Blood orange ricotta cake

Blood orange ricotta cake

Do you love citrus fruit? Do you love blood oranges? If your answer is YES, you cannot miss this elegant upside-down cake. This Italian blood orange ricotta cake is moist, fluffy and I promise you EASY! It’s the perfect showstopper for your next gatherings. I …

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutella. A jar of creamy hazelnut spread that will make you smile. Nutella. A treat that kids will always love. Nutella. A guilty pleasure that adults will never say no to. Nutella. The Italian magic that conquered the world. Nutella. As an ingredient in this …

Easy Italian Pear Cake (Torta di Pere)

Easy Italian Pear Cake (Torta di Pere)

Italian Pear Cake. A moist and soft perfect cake, ideal to end a meal, for breakfast or whenever you need something sweet. This recipe is simple and, like all Italian recipes, is made with just a few simple and genuine ingredients! Desserts in Italy are …

Pavlova with Cherry and Amarena

Pavlova with Cherry and Amarena

Pavlova is the dessert of my heart. A simple meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit is one of the most decadent  desserts for me. Pavlova has been the dessert for many important celebrations in my life and I decided to make Pavlova with …

Nutella Cookies Easy Recipe

Nutella Cookies Easy Recipe

Nutella brings back many memories. Nutella as a treat: spread on a piece of crusty bread when I was a kid. Nutella as comfort food: with a spoon, straight from the jar, when I lived in Paris and sometimes longed for home. Nutella as a …

Homemade Christmas Cream for Panettone

Homemade Christmas Cream for Panettone

Homemade Christmas Cream is an essential part of the holiday season for my family and is served with the traditional Christmas cake – Panettone. This recipe is one of the specialties of my Grandma Giuliana, my dad’s mother. She was a fantastic cook and many …

Santa Lucia Shortbread Cookies: A holiday treat from Veneto

Santa Lucia Shortbread Cookies: A holiday treat from Veneto

Santa Lucia shortbread cookies are a traditional holiday treat from the Veneto region, usually prepared for the Feast of Santa Lucia on December 13th. These buttery and fragrant cookies are relatively easy to make, and while you cozy up and bake them, a decadent smell …