Falso tiramisu alla Nutella – No egg and no sugar Nutella tiramisu

Tiramisu alla nutella
Looks like tiramisu but it is not!

Summer seems to have arrived. And I say seem because it is never really the case here in London. You get the illusion, you thank God for the sun and the more forgiving temperatures. But by the time you dared to switch

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Sfogliatine alle mele e cannella – apple and cinnamon squares

Sfogliatine alle mele a cannella
Simple but yummy

You know when you are craving something sweet but you feel like you are going 4,565 miles a second and there is no way on earth you are going to bake? We all have moments like this in our everyday life, but there are Continue reading

Biscotti alla Nutella – Nutella biscuits

4 biscotti alla nutella placed on a pretty plate
Four won’t be enough.

It’s when I want to be forgiven or when I am desperate to tell George how much I like him that I prepare these biscotti alla Nutella. Although you may argue that it is a commercial product, Nutella is an institution in Italy. It is there for you the night before Continue reading

Caprese alle nocciole – hazelnut and chocolate torte

SLice of torta caprese alle nocciole
Hey, I am better than nutella.

I know what you might be thinking: “Déjà vu!” Yes, and no. Caprese alle nocciole is a variation of the original caprese, which is made with almonds. But the method is slightly different and the taste changes dramatically with the substitution of the almonds with the awesome, legendary Continue reading

Salame di cioccolato – chocolate salami

Salame di cioccolato served in a plate
I am all you need

This is the one cake that will hypnotise you. Salame di cioccolato is one of those simple and basic recipes that require no baking, and is lots of fun to make. You will need to read more to find out what the fun element is… Continue reading

Monachine napoletane – custard and morello cherry parcels

Monachine covered with custard and morello cherries
I am older and wiser than all of you. I was born in 1700

There is something fascinating about using recipes that were born centuries ago. That is the case for monachine napoletane (little nuns): delightful puff pastry cakes with a yummy filling of crema pasticcera (custard, which must be home-made) and morello cherry conserve.

Nuns and monks were renowned for Continue reading