Chocolate Budino

3.5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1 cup whole milk4 large egg yolks1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons marsala wine1/2 teaspoon sea salt2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilwalnutscandied orange peel (optional) Check step-by-step video in my youtube: Chocolate Budino Place chocolate in a medium bowl; set aside. Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan and remove from heat. …

Torta di Carote (Italian Carrot Cake)

3 eggs1 1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oilZest and juice of 1 orange300 grams carrots, about 6 (medium size)1 1/2 cup walnuts, grounded1 1/2 cup flour2 teaspoon baking powder Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line and oil a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper. You can use olive oil for …

Pan d’Arancio (Sicilian Orange Cake)

While most orange cakes are flavored with the zest or the juice of the citrus fruit, nothing goes to waste in this Sicilian version. The whole orange is processed into a puree and then added to the batter. The resulting cake is very moist and fragrant, and it has an intense citrus flavor. Enjoy! 2 …

Vendemmia: Taralucci al Montepulciano

Those cookies are traditionally made in Abruzzo to celebrate the Vemmdemia or Wine Harvest in October. I usually make this recipe with a dry wine wine but this cookie with Montepulciano d' Abruzzo  is really addictive.2 ½ cups All-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt¾ cup Montepulciano¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon anise …

Pesche con Amaretti e Cioccolato (Peach wit Amaretti and Chocolate)

This is a classic dessert from the Piemonte region of Italy. It is easy, fast to make and decadent at the same time. It is the perfect ending for any Summer meal.There are several variations on the recipes. Some people use egg yolks, others whole eggs. Sometimes chocolate is omitted, but I always believe that …