Fresh Fig Muffins and why! As I have mentioned several times, we have a sort of mini fig farm in our back yard. It all started with a twig that was brought over from Sicily many years ago and…
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Italian Dessert
The most favored Italian cream cake. This is a family favorite birthday cake! We celebrate several birthdays in August and usually have one big party. INGREDIENTS: 1 stick butter – softened ½ cup crisco – solid 2 cups…
The simply sweet Almond Brownies. Whether if it’s Merenda, Spontino or an afterdinner dessert, this quick and easy sweet never fails to satisfy. INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup butter 2 cups sugar Pinch of salt 2 tsp almond extract Sugar 4…
The delicious brownie muffins. An easy recipe that I enjoy making with our Grandchildren…and they get to take some home. INGREDIENTS: 4 oz chocolate – bittersweet or bittersweet, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup + 1 tb flour Pinch of…
The fluffy and light lemon pie. This fluffy treat is both simple and tasty. You might want to make two of these, because it will disappear quickly! INGREDIENTS: For the crust: 1 3/4 cups flour 2/3 cups confectioner’s…
The Bananas Foster. If you ever have the opportunity to enjoy this dessert in New Orleans it most likely will be served flambéed at your table. SERVING: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 packed cup (3 oz) dark brow sugar…
The frozen Napoleon. Served on a warm evening nothing could be finer or more pleasing. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups and 2 tbs. heavy cream – divided 8 oz whipped topping 6 tbs. Cocoa powder 3 tbs. butter – softened,…
The Lemon crumb pie or Crostata al Limone. This is a delicious summer dessert and so perfect in the hot weather because you never have to turn on your oven and the dessert is light and refreshing. INGREDIENTS:…
The Lemon Pie. I love recipes like this that are quick, easy and delicious. Great to have handy when a quick dessert is needed. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups milk – whole milk or half and half ½ cup bisquick…
The no-bake peaches and cream cake. No need to turn the oven on for this delightful treat filled with peaches and cream. CRUST INGREDIENTS: 3 cups graham cracker crumbs ¾ cup butter – melted 3 tbs. sugar …