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 …
This Italian cake is a wonderful dessert, rich in toasted hazelnut flavour and aroma, yet light enough for the perfect accompaniment for morning or afternoon tea. Traditionally ‘Torta di Nocciole’ (hazelnut cake) originates from Piedmont because it is traditionally prepared with IGP* hazelnuts from the …
Mimosa Cake is an Italian cake eaten on March 8th to commemorate International Women’s Day. It is called mimosa because it resembles the mimosa flower, (an acacia) which is handed out in small bunches to women all over Italy on this day. The cake said …
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 …
Orange Blossom water, mandarin zest and rosemary are just some of the magical ingredients that make this fragrant cake incredibly special and truly delicious. Add almond meal, polenta, olive oil and some eggs and you’ll discover it’s also a very easy cake to put together. …
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 …