Description I use Granny Smith apples in this milopita recipe, but if you have a favorite apple you prefer for baking, use it. Ingredients 5 apples, peeled and thinly sliced 2 ½ cups white sugar, divided ¼ stick unsalted butter, melted ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup raisins (Optional) 1 ½ cups olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons ground … Read more
Description This is my Italian grandmother’s recipe from long ago. She use to make these cookies for every Easter celebration. I have since picked up where she left off and now make these cookies as part of our Easter tradition. I love the anise flavoring but if you don’t like anise you can substitute with … Read more
Description A simple classic dessert that is quick to prepare in the Instant Pot®. Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 2 egg yolks 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 3 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste Instructions Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); add … Read more
Description Tarte tatin is a classic French dessert, essentially an upside-down pie. Pears are caramelized in a sugar-butter mixture in an oven-safe skillet, covered with crust, and baked in the oven. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons white sugar 5 firm pears … Read more
Description This delicious eggnog-enriched dessert in the style of a traditional tres leches cake is perfect for the holidays. Serve topped with whipped cream. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed 4 eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup white rum 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking … Read more
Description A friend of mine suggested that I try Guinness® cupcakes as my next baking adventure, and they came out amazing. Ingredients 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®) ½ cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs ¾ cup sour cream 2 ½ cups … Read more
Description Good St. Patrick’s Day dessert. Very light and moist. The frosting is the showstopper, though! Ingredients 1 ¼ cups butter ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness® Extra Stout), room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon … Read more
Description Sharlotka is a traditional Russian apple cake. I like to make it in a deep pie dish and serve it with a brown sugar glaze in a fashion similar to a pineapple upside-down cake. However, the recipe may also be used (minus the glaze) to make a single loaf, mini loaves, or cupcakes. Traditionally, … Read more
Description A delicious Irish apple cake that is great for serving with tea or coffee. Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup butter ¼ cup white sugar 3 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 apples, or more to taste – peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Instructions Preheat the … Read more
Description Italian cookies eaten at Easter, Christmas, and special occasions. Delicious also without the icing. Ingredients 6 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 cup white sugar 5 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed 4 tablespoons baking powder 1 envelope vanilla powder ½ cup lemon juice 2 cups confectioners’ sugar … Read more