Serves 6 1 cup sugar6 large eggs, separated1/2 cup all purpose flourZest of 3 lemonsZest of 2 mandarins1/2 cup fresh mandarin juice1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon extract or limoncello1 3/4 cup yogurt1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 12 ramekins. Combine 3/4 cup of sugar, egg yolks, flour, citrus peel and citrus juice … Continue reading Mandarin lemon budino
Recipe adapted from Emily Luchetti, Classic Stars Desserts For crust: 6 ounces butter1/2 cup powdered sugar1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powderzest of 1 mandarin For filling: 6 large eggs2 cups sugar1 cup mandarin juice 1/4 cup meyer lemon juicezest of 2 meyer lemonzest of 2 mandarin1/2 cup all purpose flour To make the … Continue reading Mandarin and Meyer Lemon Bars
a savory roll bread stuffed with smoked ham, bacon, green olives and raisins. The bacon and raisins make this bread very moist while the combination of savory and sweet flavors from the ham, olives and raisins give a wonderful contrast and balance at the same time. Although you can only find this bread during Christmas … Continue reading Pan de Jamón (Venezuelan Holiday Bread)
I have been experimenting with muffins recipes for a bake sale that my son is organizing with his friend. Among all the recipes we tested (carrot, blueberry, oatmeal, etc), this one with apples was his favorite one. I thought you may like to make them as well. These muffin are best served warm. You can … Continue reading Apple Muffins
Serves 4 to 6 2 pounds juicy summer tomatoes (about 4 large heirloom tomatoes), sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, washed well and spun dry 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste On a large platter … Continue reading Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad)
7 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon frangelico or other liquor Powdered sugar for dusting the cake Preheat oven to 350ºF. Oil the sides and bottom of a 9 inch square metal cake pan with olive oil. Line … Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Cake
Enjoy the flavors of fava beans in your pasta or over toasted bread with this easy recipe. 2 pounds of fresh fava beans 6 large basil leaf (or 12 small) 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 garlics 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano 1/4 cup of pinenuts After getting the beans out of their pods, bring a … Continue reading Fava Beans Pesto
