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Zabaione

Zabaione

Zabaione (or Zabaglione) is a traditional Italian dessert, similar to custard and often served alongside ‘biscotti’ such as Savoiardi or Amaretti. Zabaione is made with just 3 ingredients, egg yolks, sugar and a sweet liquor. It is characterised by the addition of Marsala, a sweet 

Buccellato Siciliano

Buccellato Siciliano

Buccellato is a traditional fragrant and sweet Sicilian pastry which starts appearing in December and is usually associated with the Christmas holidays.  Dried figs, spices, sweet Sicilian wine called Zibibbo and nuts such as pistachio, walnuts, almonds and dark chocolate are encased in a sweet