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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Torta di mele – apple cake
There is undoubtedly a special recipe for torta di mele in every family living on planet Earth. It is the ultimate
Sfogliatine alle mele e cannella – apple and cinnamon squares
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
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
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
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
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
Torta caprese – chocolate and almond torte
I am really excited about sharing the recipe for torta caprese. Well, I feel the same for all the recipes I post on Coochinando, but guess what. Continue reading