This Torta Caprese (flourless chocolate almond cake) is different than most recipes: it does not require whipped egg whites. The texture is rich and fudgy, with a soft, pudding-like center. And because it’s made with ground almonds (no flour), it’s naturally gluten free! Aside from my One-Bowl Italian Almond Ricotta Cake, if you’re looking for a simple yet elegant, easy-to-make,…
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Easy Golden Butter and Sage Pasta Sauce
This easy, butter and sage pasta sauce is super simple to make: just one pan, 2 ingredients and only minutes to cook! Butter and sage pasta sauce (Salsa di Burro e Salvia) is a classic Italian recipe typically used to dress fresh homemade pasta, homemade ravioli and gnocchi. The taste is toasty, rich and buttery with subtle hints of fragrant…
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Beginner’s Guide to Fresh Homemade Gnocchi
Light and fluffy gnocchi recipe? You’re in the right spot! Learn how to make fresh homemade potato gnocchi with just 4 ingredients and simple step-by-step instructions. My secret is Yukon Gold potatoes, egg yolk (only) and fine milled Tipo 00 flour for best texture and flavor. Admittedly, my first attempts at homemade gnocchi were futile. They weren’t dense like little…
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Quick Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce
This quick, authentic homemade Italian tomato sauce {Sicilian-style} is different than most tomato sauce recipes: there’s no garlic, only onions, which adds a unique sweetness. Made with San Marzano canned tomatoes. Ready in under 40 minutes! Anyone can throw some canned tomatoes in a pot and call it homemade tomato sauce. But for me, what makes a good sauce a…
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Homemade Sourdough Onion Rings
This recipe for homemade onion rings uses sourdough discard for the batter and Panko breadcrumbs for a crispy crust. The onion rings are fried to golden perfection on the stovetop. So crispy and delicious! The versatility of sourdough discard is endless. It shines in this velvety-soft sourdough banana bread, adds incredible fluffy texture to sourdough pancakes, and morphs into creamy,…
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