Caprese cake is a Chocolate cake from Naples, which was created by mistake! In 1920 Chef Carmine Di Fiore made a chocolate almond cake but forgot to add flour. The cake was a pleasant surprise, creamy inside but with a crunchy crust. As there is no flour, it is gluten free. A delicacy for all celiac. This recipe was presented… Read more →
The Swiss roll sponge recipe is a cake made with whisked eggs. It has a light texture, and it is used as the base for layered cakes or filled rolls. It requires a little bit of work, but its softness perfectly combines with a cream filling. Here I am using the buttercream version from the Almond Meringue served with Butter… Read more →
These brownies are devilishly delicious, and unhealthy. They are so chocolaty, gooey and there is so much butter in them. So don’t indulge, if you can resist them! Time to prepare 40 minutes: difficulty low Storage Recommendations Not suitable for the freezer Keep for 3 days For instructions about the recipes template, see post: Food Madness: Digital & Apps For… Read more →
They are moist inside with a crunchy crust, and have a nice toasted butter taste sharpened by the fruits’ acidity. Toasted Butter (in french called beurre noisette) To toast the butter you need to clarify it first, which mean spooning away all the white components of the melted butter. They are organic components and burn at high temperatures, so once… Read more →
Tarte Tatin is a typical French recipe usually made with apples. Though I love this version with peaches and since the season is almost over, I make it quite often this time of the year. Time to prepare 1 hr; Medium Storage RecommendationsStore in the cupboardBest to use within few days For instructions on recipes template see post:… Read more →
Crostata is a sweet simple pastry, sold in most bakeries and patisseries in Italy as well as in France. It is very easy to make at home and does not require any planning. As long as you have the ingredients to make a short crust pastry and some jam, it can be made at the last minute and will last… Read more →
Ile flottante recipe can be challenging. It means floating island and consists in a foaming meringue floating in a crème anglaise (custard) sprinkled with caramel and pralines. If you want to make it at home, here are step by step instructions, easy to follow and with a guaranteed success. Calories per serving 403; Time to prepare 1.5 hour; Medium … Read more →
This carrot cake with walnuts is perfect for picnics, it is easy to carry and mess free! This recipe combines the crunchiness of the carrots and the walnuts with a moist batter. Calories per serving 396; Time to prepare 1.5 hrs; Easy Storage Recommendations Not suitable for the freezer Last 3 days For instructions on recipes template see… Read more →
In keeping with the Italian tradition, here are the two recipes that bring out the best of it: Struffoli shaped like Gnocchi, and Chiacchiere shaped like Lasagne sheets, flavoured with Wine, Cognac and fried. Time to prepare 2 hrs; Medium Storage RecommendationsCan be frozen once fried.Keep for 4 days For instructions on recipes template see post: Food Madness: Digital &… Read more →
A creamy and nutty chocolate cake with almost no flour. Crunch from the nut and softness from the egg sponge. It is a definitely try. Calories per serving 629; Time to prepare 1.5 hrs; Medium Storage RecommendationsNot suitable for the freezerKeep for 5 days For instructions on recipes template see post: Food Madness: Digital & Apps Served for St… Read more →