Feb 2nd, 2012
Condensed Milk Creme Caramel
This is a very popular dessert in Brazil, every family has its own recipe … in Italy I add a little more cow’s milk to make it less sweet, according to local tastes … This recipe is tried and tested, my dad has been doing it for years with great success …for me it’s [...]
Jan 25th, 2012
Biscuits
This is the dough I used to do all the cookies that I “posted” today … The two-tone: just add to half of the dough 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder … the two-tone chocolate and almonds: Add to half of the dough chopped almonds and to the second half 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder …..for [...]
Jan 3rd, 2012
Iced Soft Nougat
this was the favorite dessert in the New Year holidays…. It’s a true nougat, with the softness of an ice cream … You can use fresh fruit (grapes,cherries) to decorate it before bringing it to the table…and it is fast and simple to do: - 3 eggs’ whites - 6 tablespoons honey - 1 / 2 cup whole almonds [...]
Dec 28th, 2011
Cocoa Cake with Apricots and Chocolate Ganache
I made this cake for Christmas dinner … it looks a little like the famous Sacher cake from Vienna, but the dough is lighter because you do not use butter … it is important to use a good quality dark chocolate for exquisite ganache … if you want you can also use melted white chocolate [...]
Sep 22nd, 2011
Peaches Tart with Almonds Cream
This is the fabulous almond cream called frangipane … I have reduced the amount of butter, in my opinion, with better results it is a very tasty cake, which I like very much …for the pastry: . 250 g all purpose wheat flour . 100 g of butter cut into small pieces . 60 g sugar . 1 [...]
Aug 21st, 2011
Fresh Fruit Crusty Pie
These tarts are made with shortcrust pastry, and are quick to prepare … maybe you can do it in time for lunch or dinner …you can choose the fruit which you prefer or even the fruit you have at home . I have made them with peaches and almonds / pears, hazelnuts and grated coconut. If using pears [...]
