Sorrento – Ale Gambini

July 21, 2017July 21, 2017Desserts

Torta Caprese (Flourless Chocolate Cake)

Torta Caprese is a traditional Italian cake from the beautiful Island of Capri. This is a very tasty and special cake because made with almond meal and chocolate, so it could be enjoyed by gluten intolerant people. The texture is amazingly moist and rich with a delicate twist of Sorrento’s Limoncello. This cake is also […]

June 21, 2017Desserts

White Grapefruit Tiramisù….Welcome Summer!

I’m welcoming the summer 2017 with a tangy version of the classic Tiramisù. This recipe works great with any citrus fruits (grapefruits, lemons, limes) or with Limoncello, the lemon liqueur originated from Sorrento (Almafi coast). This dessert is a great idea for entertaining your guests on a warm summer night and remember, it will taste even better […]

July 7, 2014September 18, 2014Primi Piatti

Calamaretti Alla Sorrentina (Calamaretti Pasta Sorrento Style)

Everyone has probably heard about Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a typical dish from the beautiful town of Sorrento (Campania region), a yummy first course with potato dumplings, tomato sauce, mozzarella, quickly baked. I adapted this traditional recipe to the Calamaretti (squids), an uncommon shape of Italian pasta that resembles in shape and color the calamari fish rings […]

November 1, 2013November 1, 2013Desserts

Torta Caprese (Caprese Cake)

Torta Caprese is a traditional Italian cake from the beautiful Island of Capri. This is a very tasty and special cake because made with almond meal and chocolate, so it may be eaten by people under a gluten free diet. The texture is amazingly moist and rich with a delicate twist of Sorrento’s lemon. This […]