…dough: 100g (3-1/2 oz) almonds 250g (1/2 lb) flour 250g (1/2 lb) sugar 100g (3-1/2 oz) candied orange peel grated peel of an orange 2-3 tsp mixed spices (see Notes),…
Cannoli siciliani
…sugar 1 tsp rose or orange flower water (or milk) Mini chocolate chips or candied fruit (optional) For decorating the shells: Pistachios or hazelnuts, shelled and roughly ground Bittersweet mini-chocolate…
Americano Cocktail
…vermouth, topped up with sparkling water and garnished with an orange slice. It’s as refreshing as the popular Campari Spritz but more agreeable, as the sweet vermouth helps balance out…
Inspired by Drick: Pulled Pork “Pibil”
…pepper, garlic, cumin and oregano, moistened with enough juice of naranja agria (bitter orange) so it takes on the texture of a thick paste. Since I didn’t have naranja agria,…
Tiramisù alle fragole (Strawberry Tiramisu)
…250g (1/2 lb) strawberries 100g (3-1/2 oz) sugar 250ml (1 cup) water (or orange juice) 50ml (1.5 oz or one shot) Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional) For the mascarpone cream:…
Frullato di frutta (Italian Fruit Smoothie)
…is nothing more than chopped up fruit blended together with milk (or, less commonly, orange juice) and ice, sweetened with a bit of sugar or simple syrup. All you really…
Frank’s Hot Chocolate
…or orange extract (optional) Directions Add the cocoa powder and sugar to a heavy pot. Whisk in just enough water to form a thick paste. Heat over a low flame,…
Pere al vino rosso (Pears Poached in Red Wine)
…orange zest Directions You peel your pears—one per serving—leaving on the stem if the pear has one. Then place them snugly in a saucepan with just enough room to hold…
