Historically, to celebrate the return of Spring, the modern Easter dessert, the Pastiera has origins dating back to a convent. Apparently a nun wanted to make this cake and have it perfume like the flowers of the orange trees that grew in the gardens of …
This cherry and almond tart is a lovely French recipe and is also often known as a ‘Frangipane’ tart. It is super easy and a great tart to make when cherries are in season. You could also make this with frozen or cherries canned in …
This is a great alternative to a traditional baked Lemon Tart. You can keep it 100% oven free by making a cookie crust, which is easily made by mixing crushed sweet biscuits with butter. In the USA you’ll find recipes that use a ‘Graham cracker …
Lemon Tart may be one of my most vintage recipes that I have written in my old recipe book. and a dessert I often pulled out to end a dinner party. Scroll to the end of the recipe to see an alternate filling. I have …
I have always loved custard tarts and if you are Australian you will know what I am referring to when I say I have nostalgic memories and love for the custard tarts you can buy at the local Milk Bar or bakery. There are recipes …
I get so excited when the markets are filled with Summer fruit, and apart from enjoying them as they are, it’s also lovely to cook with them. I have used both apricots and peaches over the last month to make Tarte Tatin. The recipe doesn’t …
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 …
When I think of Autumn baking, I think of American classics that are celebrated during ‘Fall’, but especially during Thanksgiving festivities. Although it is true that we don’t have Thanksgiving here in Italy, or in Australia where I grw up, I don’t feel we should …
Torta della Nonna is a timeless Tuscan classic, typically served as dessert after Sunday lunch. Why wait until Sunday though? I think this is perfect to eat any day of the week, and at any time throughout the day. If you like a traditional sweet …
A crostata, ‘Italian style’ or jam tart as we know it, is one of those really easy desserts that takes no time (or much skill) to make and is always lovely to have on hand in the kitchen. While they are readily available to buy …