Looking for an authentic Italian, easy summer dessert recipe with few ingredients? Sicilian Watermelon Jelly (Gelo di Anguria) is the answer for you! Refreshing, quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser! You think Sicilian Almond Granita is too much work? Give this treat a try then! You might end up making it until you see the…
italian sweets
ITALIAN POLENTA COOKIES (ZALETI)
Bright yellow, delicious and so easy to make at home. Italian Polenta Cookies (Zaleti) also contain raisins for subtle sweetness and pine nuts for extra crunch! Try them for your next coffee break or snack! I don’t know about you, but I do not have a lot of polenta recipes on hand. This particular polenta recipe…
Panforte
A classic Christmas dessert! Panforte can be described as an Italian fruit cake, with dried fruits, almonds and hazelnuts. Great to have around for holiday gatherings! It’s now less than two months before Christmas. If you are like me, boxes containing holiday decorations are now in the living room, waiting to be arranged. Fingers crossed…
Tuscan Chestnut Cake
A typical autumn dessert, this cake looks like an energy bar when sliced. Come to think of it, Tuscan Chestnut Cake is indeed a very healthy treat. Chestnut flour, raisins and nuts – mix them all together and out comes a deliciously nutty, authentic Italian dessert! Although every region in Italy has their own way…
Tuscan Apple Cake
If you are looking for an alternative to apple pie, ‘Tuscan Apple Cake‘ is the one to try! Sometimes called ‘Italian Apple Cake’, this rustic apple cake from Tuscany is unbelievably easy to make — and yet so DELICIOUS! You will be surprised how DELICIOUS this cake is – especially once you realize how simple…
Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies
A classic Italian treat! Covered with sesame seeds, these easy-to-make ‘Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies‘ will surely become one of your favorites! These cookies are so easy to make! Biscotti Regina as they’re originally called, these Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies are great for snack, dessert or with a cup of espresso. Although, I’ve never really seen…
Almond Granita
Nothing beats summer heat like ‘granita’, even better if it’s ‘Almond Granita’. (I sure hope that is not a slogan somewhere?!) Granita is originally from Sicily and when we were there for our honeymoon, I made sure I tried different variety of flavors, even chocolate. But my personal favorite really is ‘Almond Granita’. That is…
Coffee Ricotta with Berry Compote
Ricotta has got to be one of the most versatile cheese out there. There are tons of ways to use it for both savory and sweets, and it does not even take much. One of the simplest snack I had using ricotta was just a piece of toast, ricotta on top and drizzle of honey….
