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Pine Nut Pie
This pie doesn’t need any introduction, the pictures speak for themselves… it’s crunchy, creamy, delicate and savory all in one… Amazing. Shortbread Procedure: - Place all the ingredients...
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Mont Blanc Zuccotto
Zuccotto is an Italian chilled dessert shaped like a dome, that consists of pieces of sponge cake (Pan di Spagna or Ladyfingers) filled with cream, mousse or chocolate. There are many variations to...
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Caramel Mou and Walnut Crostata
In Italy “Mou” is a very common type of soft candies that have a milky, caramel flavor. In this recipe it is used as a toffee sauce, similar to the South American Dulche de Leche. Combined with walnuts...
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Lattughe, Italian Carnival Treat
At the end of February, Italy celebrates Carnival, a huge winter festival, with masquerade balls and loads of entertainment. Children and adults alike dress up and parade along the streets, throwing...
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Torrone Parfait
The main ingredient of this chilled dessert is Torrone, an Italian nougat made from honey, almonds, pistacchios or hazelnuts, sugar and egg whites. A document from October 25, 1441, indicates that...
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Walnut & Prune Jam Pie
In the north of Italy, this pie, rich and delicious, is a favorite during the Fall, when walnuts become ripe and can be picked up fresh. Since the weather is still a little cool, we prepared it as an...
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Cherry & Almond Pie
During this time of the year, cherries are perfectly ripe in China and they are the protagonist in every outdoor fruit market. After buying a bag of fine almond meal at one the multicolored stands, we...
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Anise and Coconut Gelato
Waiting to attend Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna, Italy, where we’ll be at the end of September, we’re trying to discover the secrets of homemade gelato. This recipe is simple and doesn’t...
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Green Tomato Jam
At the end of the September, when in the Italian country they’re picking the tomatoes ripened by the summer sun, the fields offer a delicacy that not everybody is able to appreciate. All of those green...
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Vegan Carob Persimmon Cups
The key for success in eating clean is not feeling deprived. We are both gluttons & food lovers. A life eating unseasoned raw carrots and celery sticks would just not work! The good thing is: in...
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