Cookbook – Ale Gambini

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018Desserts Holidays & Celebrations

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Italian Cheesecake…Merry Christmas And Happy 2019!

Christmas is coming and so the new year. I want to dedicate this scrumptious dessert to those who have supported my culinary adventures during the 2018! This cake is for you, for all of your support and passion for the authentic Italian food. I’ve realized this dark chocolate strawberry Italian cheesecake by using some of […]

November 21, 2018Desserts Holidays & Celebrations

Torta Della Nonna…Happy Thanksgiving!

Torta della Nonna (Grandma’s Tart), the typical tart from Tuscany filled with custard cream and topped with pine nuts, will be on our table tomorrow to celebrate family, friends and everything we should be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones from #aqueeninthekitchen 🙏

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018Desserts

Tiramisù Truffles

Tiramisù truffles are an eggless version of the authentic Italian Tiramisù, very simple to make and great for any occasion. Recently I made these mouthwatering truffles during the TV show Taste of Sunrise hosted by Mary Winners on CCN Sunrise and it was a HIT! When it comes to Tiramisù, remember to use only SAVOIARDI (Italian crispy ladyfingers) […]

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018Antipasti Holidays & Celebrations

Torta Pasqualina

” Natale con i tuoi. Pasqua con chi vuoi.” “Christmas with family. Easter with whoever you want to be with.” Italian saying Torta Pasqualina is an Italian savory pie filled with chard or spinach, eggs and ricotta. This is one of Liguria’s iconic dishes but is prepared throughout the country during the Easter celebrations. The original […]

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Holidays & Celebrations Primi Piatti

Gnocchi & Gnocchetti Cooking Class

2018 is the year of the Italian Food! Join me for another fun and delicious cooking class at the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and learn how to make different types of Italian GNOCCHI using the finest Italian ingredients (Caputo Flour, Parmigiano Reggiano Bertozzi). MENU: Gnocchi di patate – Classic Italian dumplings Spaetzle del Sud Tirolo […]