This is a vintage American recipe that has now become my favourite chocolate cupcake recipe. I haven’t made a large cake with it, but I am sure it would be equally satisfying layered with luscious chocolate buttercream or a dark chocolate ganache. The addition of …
Crispelle or “crispeddi” as they are known in dialect are among the most common street foods found in Catania. A simple dough is made from semolina flour, water, yeast and a little salt. They then have a filling of either ricotta or anchovies. Although many …
Although well known as a French recipe, Mont Blanc is well loved in Italy. Some pastry chefs might even claim it is Italian, as often happens with recipes that are said to have been invented close to the French Italian border. Although Mont Blanc translates …
Bignè are always a crowd pleaser, whether you make them small or large. You may know them as profiteroles, or cream puffs, but basically they are Choux Pastry puffs filled with different flavoured custard or chantilly cream. In Italy these ‘puffs’ are known as Bignè …
With Spring temperatures already in full swing here, it’s time to make some easy cupcakes with light, delicious and fruity flavours. These passionfruit and coconut cupcakes are simple to make, and you can choose to use a simple passionfruit icing or a rich buttercream to …
I made these cupcakes to commemorate International Women’s Day, that is held every year on the 8th of March. Interestingly, in Italy this is mainly celebrated with the ‘Mimosa’ flower (an acacia) and you will see little bunches of yellow everywhere. I find this interesting …
These traditional Sicilian almond biscuits (cookies) are delicious, gluten free and easy to make. This recipe also yields many so be prepared to fill your cookie jar! I flattened mine a bit using a fork, but traditionally they are pinched using three fingers. You may …
While nougat is usually seen during the festive Christmas season, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to enjoy it throughout the year. Torrone is the word for nougat in Italian, and this recipe is for ‘Torrone Morbido’ which means it’s a soft nougat …
A very indulgent confection, marshmallow takes you straight back to childhood and guilt free pleasures. Not at all difficult to make, but please careful of hot sugar temperatures in the kitchen. I made this last year for Christmas and thought marshmallow snowflakes would be a …
Whether you are a fan or not of St. Valentine’s Day, you can still use the day as an excuse to make some yummy red velvet cupcakes. Gift them to the your loved one or family, or just eat them yourself. I can confess that …