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Homemade Italian Red Sauce
Side Dish Italian

Homemade Italian Red Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook at a simmer until sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.

By Ignazia Vella

Carrot Souffle with Brown Sugar
Side Dish

Carrot Souffle with Brown Sugar

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil. Cook carrots until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain well.
  3. 3 Place carrots in a food processor with the margarine, and pulse to puree. Add the eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and process until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour carrot mixture into a 1quart, round baking dish. Place the dish inside a larger dish with 1 inch of water to prevent burning bottom of casserole.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until firm.

By Deanna

Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk
Side Dish

Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix flours, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix buttermilk and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Make a small well in the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk-butter mixture. Stir together with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  4. 4 Turn the dough out on a generously floured surface and knead into a smooth, round loaf. Place on the cookie sheet and cut a shallow X into the top of the dough.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Carefully tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow. Cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

By Smart Cookie

Vegan Agave Cornbread Muffins
Side Dish American

Vegan Agave Cornbread Muffins

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in applesauce, soy milk, and agave nectar. Slowly stir in oil while continually stirring. Pour into the prepared muffin tin.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or small knife inserted in the crown of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

By smiithh

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread
Side Dish American

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly whisk in eggs.
  4. 4 Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl; whisk mixture into the skillet. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well-blended and only a few lumps remain.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By Bethany Weathersby

Cheddar Cheese Muffins
Side Dish American

Cheddar Cheese Muffins

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup jumbo muffin tin.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in Cheddar.
  4. 4 Add yogurt, eggs, and melted butter; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops just start to lightly brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

By Whitney Carson

Mom's Mexican Cornbread
Side Dish Mexican

Mom's Mexican Cornbread

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9X12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until no longer pink. Set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk cornmeal, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in corn, milk, Cheddar cheese, onion, jalapeños, and egg. Stir in browned beef; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

By snowylady

Squash Cornbread
Side Dish American

Squash Cornbread

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine half-and-half, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, oil, all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; fold in zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

By Crina

Knedliky — Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)
Side Dish American

Knedliky — Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
55 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
  2. 2 Pour 1 cup milk and eggs into well; stir to blend, adding more milk to make a moist, battery dough, unlike pancake batter. Beat dough for at least 200 strokes, using a sturdy wooden spoon, rolling it over and over in the bowl until smooth and an occasional bubble appears on the surface. Add bread cubes; stir into dough until they disappear.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place dough onto a cheesecloth or white cotton cloth; form into a loaf shape. Wrap cloth around loaf; tie ends.
  4. 4 Place loaf into boiling water; cook 45 minutes, flipping loaf halfway. Remove loaf from water, unwrap, and cover with a tea towel; set aside for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings.
  6. 6 Add sauerkraut to a saucepan with enough water to cover surface; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add bacon; season with caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into sauerkraut. Simmer about 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Slice dumpling loaf. Drizzle servings with reserved drippings; serve with sauerkraut.

By Allrecipes Member

Caribbean Zucchini Bread
Side Dish Caribbean

Caribbean Zucchini Bread

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat brown sugar, white sugar, bananas, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold zucchini, walnuts, and coconut into batter until well combined; divide between the prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool loaves in the pans for 25 minutes before removing from the pans and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By tahoegirl

Fig Preserves
Pantry Italian

Fig Preserves

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place figs in a large bowl; sprinkle baking soda over figs. Carefully cover figs with boiling water and soak for 1 hour. Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  3. 3 Combine sugar and 4 cups of water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add figs and lemon slices to syrup and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5 Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving ½ inch of head space. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Dotti K

Italian Sausage Bread
Italian

Italian Sausage Bread

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan.
  2. 2 Place the raisins in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, mix the sausage, brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs. Fold in the raisins and pecans. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, ginger, and pumpkin pie spice. Blend the coffee and baking soda in a small bowl, and mix into the flour mixture. Mix the moistened flour mixture into the sausage mixture. Transfer to the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake 1 hour and 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

By HoneeBee

Sesame Anise Melts
Dessert Italian

Sesame Anise Melts

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the lard and sugar. Stir in the egg and anise seeds. Add dry ingredients, mix well. Put the sesame seeds into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll them in the sesame seeds to coat. Place them 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten the balls slightly using the bottom of a glass.
  3. 3 Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

By Candy

Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Sauce
Dinner Italian

Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in baking soda. Soak at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse beans; return to the pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Drain beans, reserving water. Set beans and cooking water aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and sage in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add beans; cook and stir until beans absorb the aroma of garlic and sage.
  4. 4 Pour in tomato sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add reserved cooking water to keep sauce from burning if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

By Buckwheat Queen

Easy Anise Cookies
Dessert Italian

Easy Anise Cookies

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Beat brown sugar and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth; stir in anise seeds and salt.
  3. 3 Dissolve baking soda in hot water in a small bowl; stir into brown sugar mixture. Add flour; mix to form a dough. Roll dough into 36 small balls.
  4. 4 Place white sugar in a wide, shallow dish. Roll dough balls in sugar to coat; place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are crispy, about 10 minutes.

By Gary Atashkarian

Anisette Toast
Dessert Italian

Anisette Toast

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in one egg until completely incorporated, then another. Beat in last egg along with the anise extract. Mix in flour until just incorporated. Divide dough into two 12-inch long logs, 1/2-inch thick; place on prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool, 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut into 3/4-inch thick slices using a serrated knife, and place cut-side-down onto the baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake 5 to 10 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown. Turn cookies over, and continue baking until golden brown on the other side, 5 to 10 minutes more. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

By Linda

Cranberry Almond Biscotti
Dessert Italian

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
  3. 3 Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
  4. 4 On floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
  5. 5 Cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

By KATHIANNE

Spumoni Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dessert Italian

Spumoni Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking soda together; set aside.
  3. 3 Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. 4 Stir in pudding mix until well combined. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  5. 5 Stir in flour mixture, then fold in chocolate chips, cherries, and pistachios.
  6. 6 Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, about 10 minutes.

By Serafina

Award-Winning Italian Cream Cake
Dessert Italian

Award-Winning Italian Cream Cake

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2 Beat 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup butter, and egg yolks together in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, alternating with buttermilk, beating briefly after each addition. Beat in baking soda, then beat in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans, 5 to 10 minutes, before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  6. 6 Spread frosting onto cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost sides if desired. Place remaining 1/4 cup walnuts on top cake.

By Chantal

Italian Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dessert Italian

Italian Chocolate Chip Cookies

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and milk. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir in the milk mixture by hand until the dough is firm and not tacky. Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place onto the prepared cookie sheets. These cookies do not spread much, so you can place them fairly close together.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Glaze with a thin confectioners' icing when cool to preserve freshness.

By Cindy Laudico

Italian Olive Oil Cake
Dessert Italian

Italian Olive Oil Cake

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line the bottom of a springform pan with a round piece of parchment paper and generously grease with olive oil. Grease the sides of the pan with olive oil as well.
  3. 3 Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl; whisk together until evenly combined.
  4. 4 Combine eggs, sugar, olive oil, milk, honey, and orange zest in a second bowl. Starting slowly at first, whisk together until mixture is smooth. Stir in flour mixture until everything is just mixed together and flour has disappeared. Do not overmix.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap pan a few times against the work surface to remove any air bubbles.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is browned on the surface and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Make sure to not overbake.
  7. 7 Transfer cake to a wire rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Loosen edge of the cake by running a knife around the sides of the pan. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely, another 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Cranberry-Orange Biscotti
Dessert Italian

Cranberry-Orange Biscotti

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until mixture is creamy. Beat in eggs, orange zest, orange extract, and almond extract.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; mix dry ingredients into moist ingredients to make a stiff dough. Mix sweetened cranberries into dough. Form dough into a ball, cut into halves, and shape each half into a log. Place logs onto prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let logs cool completely on wire racks.
  5. 5 Cut logs into slices on a slight diagonal and lay the slices on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake biscotti until crisp and lightly golden brown, about 7 minutes.

By bubbles52793

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce
Pantry Italian

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add anchovy fillets and cook, stirring often, until they begin to sizzle, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh oregano and reduce the heat to low; cook until oregano is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, and dried oregano; bring to a simmer. Season with sugar, pepper, and salt; reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and oil rises to the top, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in baking soda until thoroughly incorporated.

By John Mitzewich

Ravioli Dolci (Sweet Ravioli)
Dessert Italian

Ravioli Dolci (Sweet Ravioli)

4.6

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until a smooth dough forms. Divide dough into halves. Roll each portion out between two sheets of waxed paper into a 12 inch square. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Remove one piece of the dough from the refrigerator, remove the top layer of waxed paper, and cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Place about 1/4 teaspoon of the cherry preserves into the center of the first sheet of squares. Set aside. Remove the remaining piece of dough from the refrigerator, remove top layer of waxed paper, and cut into 1 1/2 inch squares also. Poke holes for venting in these squares using a fork. Place each vented square over one of the filled squares, and gently seal the edges by pressing with the tines of a fork. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  4. 4 Bake for 9 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm.

By Justin Sinclair

Italian Bread I
Snack Italian

Italian Bread I

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
  2. 2 Whisk together the oil, egg, and buttermilk in a small bowl.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and dried herbs. Stir in cheese and onions. Pour buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, and stir to combine. Add garlic and tomatoes until evenly distributed. Spread batter into prepared pan. Smooth top, and tap pan on counter to remove bubbles.
  4. 4 Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until golden. Cool loaf on wire rack.

By Shelley Ross

Ricotta Cookies
Dessert Italian

Ricotta Cookies

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.
  4. 4 Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.

By Sandy

Easy Italian Ricotta Cookies
Dessert Italian

Easy Italian Ricotta Cookies

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and ricotta cheese. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the cheese mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, cream together the remaining butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla and milk gradually until a spreadable consistency is reached. Frost cooled cookies.

By PGOETZ

Sassanelli
Dessert Italian

Sassanelli

3.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out almonds evenly on the baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake almonds in the preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place almonds in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  4. 4 Increase heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Place flour in a large bowl and pour in 1/2 the sweet dessert wine, a little at a time. Stir and mix into a wet, sticky dough. Fold in almonds, olive oil, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, lemon zest, vanilla extract, baking powder, and baking soda.
  6. 6 Pour remaining port wine into a saucepan and heat until warmed. Stir in cinnamon and cloves and add mixture to the dough. Knead dough for a few minutes until it holds together well but is still sticky. Shape dough into walnut-sized oval balls that resemble little rocks. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

By NonnaPia

Refreshing Limoncello Cake
Dessert Italian

Refreshing Limoncello Cake

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk together the yogurt, eggs, canola oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and 4 tablespoons limoncello in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet. Do not over mix or the cake will be tough. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  4. 4 Stir the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of limoncello together in a small bowl until smooth. Poke small holes all over the top of the still-warm cake with a fork or toothpick. Spoon the glaze over the cake and spread with the back of a spoon. The glaze will seep into the cake and add moisture.

By TheOtherHunny