There are several Abruzzi sweets that are associated with memories because it was grandmothers who made them with such love for their grandchildren. Anicini for example, are the classic anise cookies made with so much love by our grandmothers…
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CARTELLATE: APULIAN CHRISTMAS CRUMBLY AND CRISPY SWEETS with FIGS GRAPE
Apulian Christmas cuisine boasts a number of tasty recipes ranging from savory to sweet, bringing to the table and to festively decorated homes all the flavor of traditions. Among traditional Apulian desserts, an honorable mention goes to cartellate, also…
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SICILIAN SESAME CRESCENT COOKIES (MEZZELUNE AI SEMI DI SESAMO)
If you want to make great sesame cookies, try these delicious crescents. SERVING: 48 cookies INGREDIENTS: Simple Syrup: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water Cookie Dough: 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 2 tablespoons milk or half and half 1 large egg…
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RAME DI NAPOLI: SICILIAN ICONIC CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE (AND ORANGE JAM FILLING)
Those born under the shadow of the ‘muntagna,’ Mount Etna, will recognize the Rame di Napoli as the dessert of the heart. These extremely ‘chocolaty’ cookies are traditionally eaten around the commemoration of the dead, but in the bakeries…
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CANTUCCI: A FAMOUS TUSCAN ALMOND COOKIES
Tuscan almond cantucci are, for those who are not familiar with them, crunchy end-of-meal cookies to be dunked, according to tradition, in vin santo, a Tuscan fortified wine. Tradition aside, they are good any time of day and dunked…
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PANFORTE: A FAMOUS & DELICIOUS ITALIAN CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
Panforte di Siena IGP is a traditional Sienese cake made with dried and candied fruit, honey and spices, which can be white, covered with powdered sugar, or black, covered with spices. Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces…
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BUCCELLATO: SICILIAN CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
Buccellato is an ancient baked cake consumed during Christmas time all over Sicily. Its name derives from the Latin civilization, where “buccellatum” was a kind of bread having the shape of a doughnut engraved along the edges, vaguely resembling…
Fig and almond cookies are a great fall treat: soft and full of energy, they are perfect for a breakfast! Makes about 14 cookies INGREDIENTS DOUGH: 1 cup (130 grams) all purpose flour 1/4 cup (50…
These classic anise cookies are tender, easy, and covered in a glaze with sprinkles. Enjoy these cookies as part of a holiday cookie tray or year-round! Makes about 25 cookies For the cookies: 1/2…
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MARITOZZI ROMANI: FLUFFY SWEET BREAD WITH WHIPPED CREAM!!
Fluffy loaves of bread filled with luscious whipped cream! Try this recipe, it is super simple and will give you a lot of satisfaction. MAKES: About 8 Maritozzi INGREDIENTS: 4 cups of all purpose flour…