Amaretti

  4.6 – 78 reviews  • Italy The traditional Italian almond macaroon is this. They are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside when they are first baked. They become uniformly crispy as they sit. delicious when paired with any fruit dessert. Servings: 12 Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients 3 cups blanched slivered almonds 1 ½ … Read more

Strufoli III

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Italy My book club is made up mostly of Southern women who enjoy food. Every month, we decide on a potluck theme. This month’s theme was “Soul Food Throw Down.” This month’s dessert was blackberry cobbler. Blackberries from a can are used in this simple dish. With a generous dollop of … Read more

Italian Cookies II

  4.6 – 143 reviews  • Italy Gourmet deviled eggs with a balsamic vinegar, bacon, and onion combo that is both sweet and delicious. Always asked but never shown up! There is no taste difference when made with sugar replacement and mild mayonnaise. Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: … Read more

Zeppole

  4.5 – 137 reviews  • Italy Don’t discard overripe bananas. Instead, use them. They should be frozen after being peeled and wrapped in plastic. This family-friendly recipe just calls for two ingredients. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 35 Ingredients 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 cup all-purpose … Read more

Sassanelli

Baby hedgehogs seemed to be the ideal addition to my desire for something extra to embellish a tree trunk cake. Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 48 Yield: 48 cookies Ingredients 1 ½ cups almonds 8 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups sweet dessert … Read more