Finally! A recipe for Lasagne lovers who don’t love the assembling! Here, you’ll get all of the goodness of lasagna in a simple sheet pan method! And, if Sicilian Cannoli are a favorite dessert but a bit intimidating, try these scrumptious Cannoli Cupcakes!
mascarpone cheese
Risotto Milanese with Mascarpone & Zeppole
Don’t be intimidated by this classic Italian favorite, Risotto! I’ll make it so easy for you, and it’s over the top with the addition of Mascarpone! Then, you’re going to love the Italian street food treat called Zeppole, or Italian Donut Holes, a must try during Italy’s Carnivale!
Cheese & Spinach Ravioli in Vodka Sauce & Tiramisu
In this episode, we’ll pull out the pasta machine and make sumptuous Cheese and Spinach Ravioli in a luscious Alfredo Sauce. Then, we’ll whip up the classic delight Tiramisu! There are some tricks to making it just like your favorite Italian restaurant!
Baklava Cheesecake Cups
I would never have thought of putting these two delectable treats together to create one memorable dessert. But that’s exactly what happens when you combine Greek Baklava with New York cheesecake. What you get is a delicious, creamy cheesecake filling in a sweet and crunchy phyllo dough cup. The individual servings can be made in a cupcake pan, but are much more suited for muffin tins. Got a special event coming up? The Baklava Cheesecake Cups, with their sweetened raspberries and sugared rosemary twig garnish will provide the wow factor on your dessert plate both in flavor and presentation!
Tiramisu
I love hearing about the origin of Italian dishes from my Momma, who grew up in Venice, Italy, and who became a gourmet chef when she arrived in America. One of my favorite stories is about a gourmet dessert that America has fallen in love with called Tiramisu. It is believed to have originated at a fabulous restaurant in Treviso, my Momma’s hometown, called Le Beccherie. It was the first place she took me to when I was 18 years old when visiting her town for the first time. Since then, Tiramisu has turned up in most Italian restaurant menus but few people actually know what Tiramisu means. It means “pick me up.” As Momma explained to me, during WW2, rationing was mandatory in Italy, and many people were under-nourished. That was a particular concern for pregnant women who needed to keep up the nutrients and calories to produce healthy babies. Tiramisu was the perfect solution. It’s loaded with protein-rich eggs, and calorie-rich heavy cream and Mascarpone cheese. The espresso would give one a boost of energy, and together the ingredients provided the perfect “pick me up.” The beauty of Tiramisu is that it is so easy to make. The only challenge is, you have to wait 8 hours for it to set up. But it’s worth the wait. Give yourself a delicious pick me up this week with melt-in-your-mouth Tiramisu!
Watch my How To Video for Tiramisu here!
