This is a moist, super healthy, sinfully delicious 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 will find out. No fuss, no mess and in no time you have a nutritious cake (the “shero” cake)…
Asparagi con Mandorle e Capperi (Asparagus with Almonds and Capers)
Let’s celebrate spring with asparagus, a vegetable known for it’s strong and distinct flavor. Asparagus, sliced and stir-fried, is a great base for a variety of dishes: first courses, entrees or side dishes. The addition of capers and toasted almonds in this recipe makes this vegetable extra special. Asparagus, belonging to garlic and onion family,…
Mele Ripiene al Forno (Stuffed Baked Apples)
A delicious autumn dessert, low in calories and perfect if you want to have something sweet without feeling guilty. Stuffed baked apples are surprisingly easy to prepare, yet are definitely impressive and delicious to eat. They are filled with almonds, raisins (soaked in Vin Santo, delicious!) and cinnamon, undeniably a mix of flavors that goes…
Ossa dei Morti (Bones of the Dead Cookies)
The bones of the dead, “mort d’os” in Italian dialect, are cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint’s Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor loved ones who have passed away preparing different sweets like this one or like Pan dei…
Torta Falsa Sbrisolona (Fake Sbrisolona Cake)
An intense almond flavor, perfect for a coffee break. You may wonder why this sbrisolona is called “fake”. It is certainly real enough to eat! The name recalls the typical cake from Mantua (a beautiful city in the south of Lombardy) but with some differences. The sbrisolona cake is dry and crunchy (in fact, you…
Torta di Riso (Rice Cake)
Rice cake: A light and delicious cake, perfect for a gluten free diet. The rice cake is an Italian classic, prepared with some variations in the different regions of Italy The recipe that I am proposing is typical of Emilia Romagna; in the past it used to be prepared only at Easter, but nowadays we…
Cantucci
I bet that many of you have eaten Tuscan cantucci, the hard and crunchy, twice-baked cookies, at least once. They are often served as an after-dinner dessert to dunk in Vin Santo, a fortified sweet wine made with Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. Cantucci are also called Prato cookies and are a masterpiece of traditional Tuscan…
Torta di Fragole (Strawberry Tart)
This delicious and fresh strawberry tart is prepared with an almond-flavored dough (pasta frolla), filled with custard and then decorated with fresh strawberries for a tasty and colorful touch. It is a mouth-watering dessert to serve on a special occasion such as the Mother’s Day! But this is a classic for any other occasion too,…
Arista di Maiale Ripiena al Forno (Stuffed Roast Pork Tenderloin)
Roast roast pork tenderloin stuffed with dried fruits soaked in Marsala wine, ham and almonds: an elegant and delicious recipe for a family get-together or a special occasion… something to impress your family and guests! You will love how beautiful the colors of the ingredients look when you slice it – we all know that…
Pan dei Morti (Bread of the Dead)
The Pan dei Morti (bread of the dead) are traditional Italian cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint’s Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor the souls of deceased relatives and loved ones, and many believe that the spirits return to Earth…