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  • Pistachio cake: the recipe for a delicious and irresistible dessert

    Pistachio cake: the recipe for a delicious and irresistible dessert

    Ingredients00 FLOUR250 gramsFINE GRANULATED SUGAR90 gramsYOLKS2BUTTER150 gramsSALE1 pinchLEMON1YOU NEED THEM TOOPISTACHIO CREAM300 gramsCHOPPED PISTACHIOSqbBUTTERqbFLOURqbPistachio cake is a fragrant and delicious sideboard dessert, a variant of the classic jam or Nutella cake. It is a shortcrust pastry filled with a generous layer of pistachio cream: a buttery delight, ideal for lovers of these small and irresistible seeds,…

  • Egg Rolls: the tasty recipe to enjoy your appetizer

    Egg Rolls: the tasty recipe to enjoy your appetizer

    Make these delicious Chinese-style egg rolls from scratch for a delicious appetizer or party food. Pork, ginger, carrot, cabbage, and onions are pan-fried, then put into spring roll wrappers to be either air-fried or pan-fried. It may seem like a lot of work, but these egg rolls taste so much better than the ones you…

  • Fried calamari: the recipe for the great fragrant and irresistible classic

    Fried calamari: the recipe for the great fragrant and irresistible classic

    IngredientsALREADY CLEANED SQUID1 kgFLOUR 0250 grVERY COLD SPARKLING WATERq.b.PEANUT SEED OILq.b.SALEq.b.Fried calamari is one  of the most well-known and loved second courses , a great classic of Italian cuisine that is impossible to resist. The squid are cut into rings, dipped in a light batter based on flour and very cold sparkling water, then fried…

  • Ugly but good: the recipe for rustic and genuine sweets

    Ugly but good: the recipe for rustic and genuine sweets

    IngredientsWHOLE HAZELNUTS ALREADY PEELED300 grALBUMI AT ROOM TEMPERATURE150 grCASTER SUGAR200 grVANILLA EXTRACTq.b.Ugly but good are sweets made with a mixture of meringue and chopped hazelnuts, typical of Northern Italy and in particular of the Piedmontese tradition (in regional dialect they are called brut and bon ). They are traditionally prepared during the Christmas period and…

  • No-bake layered cake: the quick recipe for a delicious dessert

    No-bake layered cake: the quick recipe for a delicious dessert

    ngredients: 3 eggs  1 pinch of salt  150 g of sugar  100 g of melted butter 100 g of milk  200 g of flour  300 g of whipping cream  3-6 tbsp of caramel condensed milk  Roasted peanuts for decoration Directions:  1. Whisk eggs with sugar and salt, then add butter and milk.  2. Stir in sifted…

  • Apple tarts with puff pastry: the simple and delicious dessert

    Apple tarts with puff pastry: the simple and delicious dessert

    Ingredients:3 applesWater + lemon juice1 jar of apricot jam100 gr of water1 roll of rectangular puff pastry Directions:1. Cut the apples into thin slices.2. Prepare a bowl of water and lemon juice.3. Dip the apples inside.4. Mix the jam with the water in a pan, then strain.5. Cut out rectangles of puff pastry and cover…

  • Mushroom stew: the recipe for a tasty second course to try

    Mushroom stew: the recipe for a tasty second course to try

    Ingredients:800 g beef stew1 onion3 cloves of garlic300 g whole mushrooms1 handful of peasBay leaves150ml wineSalt and pepperOlive oilWater Preparation:1. First, brown the stew in a pan with oil.2. Salt it and set aside.3. In the same pan, cook the garlic, onion, bay leaf and add the meat.4. Then add wine, mushrooms and water.5. Cover…

  • Orange bread: the recipe for the soft and fragrant Sicilian cake

    Orange bread: the recipe for the soft and fragrant Sicilian cake

    Ingredients00 FLOUR250 grPOTATO STARCH50 grEGG3ORGANIC ORANGES400 grSUNFLOWER OIL100 grLATTE120 grCASTER SUGAR200 grVANILLA YEAST FOR DESSERTS16 grSALE1 pinchPOWDERED SUGARq.b.Pan d’arancio , also called pan d’orange, is a typical dessert of the Sicilian gastronomic tradition. A soft cake with a pleasantly moist consistency, prepared by blending both the pulp and the zest of this wonderful winter fruit,…

  • Biscuit cake with cream and chocolate: the no-bake dessert

    Biscuit cake with cream and chocolate: the no-bake dessert

    No-bake desserts are perfect for making ahead of time as you can keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it to your guests. This no-bake Biscuit Cake is no different. It’s easy to make, and you don’t need an oven! It’s a simple dessert made by layering chocolate cookies with a homemade…

  • Layered caramel cake: the delicious recipe with no baking needed

    Layered caramel cake: the delicious recipe with no baking needed

    Ingredients:  800 g of condensed milk  180 ml of lemon juice  300 g of biscuits  250 g of sugar  65 g of butter 200 ml of cream  Directions:  1. Mix condensed milk and lemon juice in a large bowl.  2. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.  3. Assemble the cake layering biscuits and filling.  4. Melt sugar…

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