Treccia di salmone e formaggio – smoked salmon and cheese puff pastry braid

Treccia di salmone e formaggio
The perfect starter

It is often the most simple things that give us the biggest pleasure. (Okay, that may be a controversial statement – feel free to disagree!) This treccia di salmone e formaggio is just Continue reading

Millefoglie alle fragole – strawberry millefeuille

Slice of millefoglie alle fragole
The perfect summer treat

After such a long silence (sorry readers, it couldn’t be helped!), I could only come back with a massive Continue reading

Stella di pasta sfoglia ripiena – stuffed puff pastry star

beautiful stella di pasta sfoglia ripiena di ricotta e friarielli
“I was born to impress.”

Christmas is in the air: bright lights, shop windows and supermarket shelves all shout “It’s Christmas; hooray!”- type subliminal or not so subliminal messages at you. Mince Continue reading

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

Albero di pasta sfoglia ripieno – filled puff pastry tree

Albero di pasta sfoglia
I am impressive & tasty. Pick me for your menu!

I was torn about whether I should post again and, if so, which recipe I should share. Then I thought that many of you will be planning a menu for NYE or New Year’s Day, even if you are just having people over for drinks and canapés. This albero di pasta sfoglia is Continue reading