dark chocolate – Ale Gambini

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016Desserts

Apple Chocolate Cake

I’m welcoming the Fall season a couple of days in advance with a delicious APPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE. This simple cake reminds me of the flavors and scents of the Italian Autunno (Fall), the beautiful time of the year when the colors of the nature are breathtaking. Fall in Italy marks the time to harvest and celebrate […]

January 26, 2016February 3, 2017Desserts

Guilt-Free Tiramisu’

Here is the guilt-free tiramisu’ I created for a healthier but still yummy version of the most popular Italian dessert. This recipe has been selected as Runner Up, in the Healthy Cooking Online contest issued by the prestigious Taste of Home Magazine, and featured in the Country Woman Magazine February/March 2016 issue. This tiramisu’ is […]

August 6, 2015September 17, 2015Baking Bread

Baking Bread Plus: Episode #6 : Chocolate Bread 🇮🇹

Ready for a delicious homemade Chocolate Bread? Watch the new episode of my web series Baking Bread Plus and learn how to make this crispy outside and soft inside scrumptious bread. This bread is very versatile so have a slice of chocolate bread spread with jam and butter or enjoy it with Italian salumi (cold cuts). Enjoy! […]

April 11, 2014Desserts

Brandy & Nuts Brownies

When life gives you chocolate, bake brownies!!! This is exactly what I did yesterday, I added to the traditional American recipe sliced almonds and chopped pistachios, then I customized this recipe adding a shot of spirit, as the Italian Pastry Art recalls in almost all the cakes and pastries. The alcohol will evaporated leaving a […]

January 8, 2014February 12, 2014Desserts Holidays & Celebrations

Torrone Kiarella (Kiarella Nougat)

I’ve never been a big fan of nougat, until my friend Giuseppe made me try the nougat from his hometown Bagnara Calabra. As soon as I had the first bite I fell in love with this tiny and delicious treat. Bagnara Calabra is a cute, small beach town on the Calabria region, where masters torronai […]