Category Archives: Dessert

Cranberry Mostarda and Torta di Mele e Mostarda – Italian Inspired Cranberry Sauce

Our culinary adventures in Italy always inspire my cooking back home in the US. I recently have been playing around with some versions of mostarda, a sweet and sour relish, most commonly made from fruit, fresh, dried or candied – … Continue reading

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Easy Apple Strudel – Strudel alle Mele del Sudtirolo

I am a huge fan of fruit desserts, as is the rest of my family. So when in Trentino-Alto Adige for biking, skiing, hiking or just exploring for our tours, I order the fruit dessert that is found on just … Continue reading

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Pesche Scaligere – Stuffed Peaches with Almonds and Amaretti

One of my favorite summer indulgences, both in the US and in Italy, is fresh peaches. It’s the only time of year I eat this fruit, as the off-season, imported versions found at supermarkets most of the year are pretty … Continue reading

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Polenta Torta con i Fichi Secchi, Uva Passa, Pignoli e Grappa

A recent cooking class got me thinking out of the box (which is always good) as one of the participants was allergic to cow dairy. No butter, milk, cow cheese or cream. The savory dishes were easy, a cheese-free Risotto … Continue reading

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