Desserts

As the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a mug of hot chocolate. But not all hot chocolate is the same.  If thin, watery cocoa …

Candied orange peels is on of the easiest homemade treats you can make during winter time. You’ll only need 2 ingredients for classic candies peels and 3 ingredients for chocolate …

Cuccidati Siciliani, also spelled as “cucciddati” are typical Italian Fig Cookies from Sicily that are made during Christmas time and big holidays. Shortbread pastry dough stuffed with soft, fragrant mix …

Sfogliatelle is an iconic Italian pastry from Naples. Original recipe for sfogliatelle includes a crispy shell made with super thin layers of dough and ricotta filling flavored with candied oranges, …

Sfogliatelle Ricce is an iconic Italian pastry originated in Napoli, Campagnia region. Super thin layers of crunchy dough filled with delicious orange and cinnamon flavored ricotta cream. In this recipe …

Baci di Dama, translate as Lady’s Kisses, are classic Italian shortbread nut cookies sandwiched together with a layer of dark chocolate.  These sweet treats are named after their resemblance to …

Cantucci, also known as cantuccini are crunchy almond biscotti from Tuscani that are perfect for dunking in coffee, tea or better yet in sweet Marsala Wine or Vin Santo. Cantucci …

These sweet Reginelle Cookies, also known as Italian sesame seed cookies or Regina Cookies (“Biscotti Regina” in Italian), originated in Palermo but are found all around Sicily. So you want …

Sicilian Almond Cookies or Paste Di Mandorla are perfect for Holiday Cookie Trays. These Italian Cookies are very easy to make and they disappear quickly! There are dozens if not …

Pignolata is one of the most simple and delicious Italian treats typical for Christmas and Carnival season. Slightly crunchy fried dough balls coated with honey and lemon zest they are …

Everyone who bakes, even occasionally, should have this classic pastry cream recipe. It’s one of those decadent classics that’s never out of fashion, always in season, and there are TONES …

Delicious, moist and tangy limoncello cake is a perfect cake to make an amazing lemon cake even if organic lemons are not in season.

Marron Glacé is a delicious candied chestnut treat from Northern Italy and France. It’s especially popular during November and December, when chestnuts are in season. But not just regular chestnuts. …

Classic Italian crostata with fresh fruit twist is hands down one of the most delightful pies you can make this summer.

This strawberry crumble cake is made with fresh strawberries paired with creamy ricotta cheese and delicious homemade shortcake crumble dough. You can easily prepare it at home without any special …