Tagliatelle with Sweet Wine
Pasta and wine for dessert? Sign me up!
This dish of tagliatelle pasta with Vincotto (sweetened wine syrup) and walnuts comes together in minutes, and delivers a punch of flavor to end any meal.
YPDIW: Cake
Here are some common pitfalls that can occur when making cake from scratch, and some key tips on how to make a fantastic cake at home.
Poached Pears with Blueberry and Chocolate
Here is a fancy looking no-bake dessert that anyone can make at home. Gently poached pears with a blueberry compote and finished with a hot chocolate ganache.
How to Make Cream Puffs
Homemade cream puffs might seem like a tedious task that takes hours to do, but keep some simple steps in mind and you will find that they are a cinch to make.
Margarita Custard Pie
A slightly spiced gingersnap-coconut crust, bright and citrusy custard filling spiked with a bit of tequila, and a little fruity drizzle on top, this Margarita custard pie is a fantastic way to bring joy to the holidays.
Creme Brulee Coconut Macaroons
A unique spin on classic coconut macaroons. Chewy cookies made with coconut and egg whites that are topped with a vanilla custard that is then lightly torched for a crunchy top.
Italian Ricotta Cookies
Soft, sweet, incredibly easy to make, these ricotta cookies with almond frosting might be the perfect way to put an Italian spin on classic holiday cookies.
How to Make Pie Crust
Knowing how to make a flaky, tender pie crust from scratch is not only a great way to show off to your family, but it can make you feel more and more like a pro baker.
Caramelized White Chocolate Cheesecake
Caramelizing white chocolate is a new technique to most, but within this cheesecake with blueberry jelly, it is well-worth the effort.
Italian Flag Pinwheel Cookies
Beautifully colored almond flavored Italian flag pinwheel cookies that are both fun to make and taste great.
Dragon Tiramisu
This is my attempt at re-creating a stunning dessert I recently tasted: orange-flavored tiramisu topped with a dragon fruit sauce and served with a cinnamon cookie.
Berry Mousse Cake
Chocolate sponge cake, berry mousse, and berry jelly all come together to form this incredibly looking dessert.
Peach Crumble Tiramisu
Ever wondered what would happen if a peach crumble and tiramisu had a baby? Well, I can imagine that this is what they would make.
Soft ladyfingers dipped in a mix of peach juice and peach liquor before being layered with a vanilla cream, more peaches, and a crumb topping.
Goat’s Cheese Cheesecake
Rich, creamy, decadent cheesecake studded with goat’s cheese and topped with a fruity pineapple-vanilla compote. What more could you ask for?
Puff Pastry Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a timeless Italian classic, but I’m giving it a unique twist by using puff pastry rather than the classic ladyfingers.
How To Bake
Baking might be full of technical skills and science, but follow these basic instructions and you should be able to bake anything you want.
Italian Rice Pudding Tart
These little rice pudding custard tarts are a light, easy dessert that only require a few basic baking skills to master. Tender rice suspended in a creamy custard flavord with vanilla and citrus, it’s a great Tuscan dessert.
Lemon Delights
These little lemon cakes are an absolute must-have if you find yourself on the streets of Naples. Soft, airy cake filled with lemon cream, soaked in limoncello syrup, and then finished with a lemony glaze.
Apricot pie with Meringue Crust
Apricots are one of the many wonders of the summertime, and this pie places those tart delights on top of a meringue crust for a refreshing gluten-free dessert.
Raspberry Custard Pie
This raspberry custard pie combines many of the wonderful things that summertime baking has to offer, and it’s a great way to hone up on 8 essential baking skills.