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5.0 – 2 reviews • Desserts Torta Sbriciolata Ricotta e Chioccolato, or crumbly cake with ricotta and chocolate, is a delightful pie that my husband’s cousin Nino from Chioggia, Italy, made for us when he was in town. I’ll title my version “Cannoli Crumb Pie” because that’s a mouthful. Making it is very quick and simple. … Read more
Egypt’s all-time favorite fast meal is ta’ameya (Egyptian falafel). Falafel is typically cooked with ground chickpeas in the Middle East. But in Egypt, we cook it with dried fava beans. The finest accompaniments for these are pita bread, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins … Read more
5.0 – 0 reviews • Desserts These adorable Italian pastries not only have a delectable appearance and flavor, but this recipe for cannoli keeps true to the original, right down to the blended peel and chocolate pieces in the interior and the garnish of chopped pistachios. These are too good to pass up! The cannoli should … Read more
5.0 – 2 reviews • Desserts Torta Sbriciolata Ricotta e Chioccolato, or crumbly cake with ricotta and chocolate, is a delightful pie that my husband’s cousin Nino from Chioggia, Italy, made for us when he was in town. I’ll title my version “Cannoli Crumb Pie” because that’s a mouthful. Making it is very quick and simple. … Read more
Egypt’s all-time favorite fast meal is ta’ameya (Egyptian falafel). Falafel is typically cooked with ground chickpeas in the Middle East. But in Egypt, we cook it with dried fava beans. The finest accompaniments for these are pita bread, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins … Read more
5.0 – 0 reviews • Desserts These adorable Italian pastries not only have a delectable appearance and flavor, but this recipe for cannoli keeps true to the original, right down to the blended peel and chocolate pieces in the interior and the garnish of chopped pistachios. These are too good to pass up! The cannoli should … Read more
4.7 – 3 reviews • Desserts There is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy this quicker, lighter, “cheaper” version unless you’re trying to treat a friend from Southern Italy who is quite proud of their cannoli. We substitute a crispy wafer cookie, which is simpler to make but has a very similar flavor profile, for the … Read more
5.0 – 0 reviews • Desserts When I discovered that my late-night mixture of sugar munchies tasted amazing, I was pleasantly surprised. They resemble cakes; the sides are only just crisp, and the interior is so soft that the center will literally melt in your mouth. They were the greatest cookies Mom had ever tasted, she … Read more
4.8 – 23 reviews • Desserts I needed to bring a pumpkin dessert to a baby shower with a pumpkin theme, so I created this recipe for pumpkin cannoli, which was a tremendous success. Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 cup confectioners’ sugar ¾ cup canned pumpkin 4 ounces mascarpone … Read more
4.8 – 0 reviews • Soups and Stews When you have fresh apples in the fall, this recipe is a fantastic one to use. Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage 1 ¼ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 4 slices … Read more