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Chef John's Zabaglione

Chef John's Zabaglione

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gently stir the strawberries and sugar together in a bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature until juices release, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Divide fruit between 2 small, clear serving bowls or stemmed cocktail glasses.
  3. 3 Place egg yolks, sugar, and marsala into metal mixing bowl. Set over burner on low heat. Hold rim of bowl with a potholder. Whisk until mixture forms loose peaks, 7 or 8 minutes. Mixture should feel warm to the touch.
  4. 4 Spoon custard over the strawberries. Serve while custard is still warm.

By John Mitzewich

Spumetti

Spumetti

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold in the toasted almonds. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden and firm. When cookies are completely cool, they can be placed into plastic bags and frozen.

By Patsy

Cantaloupe Italian Ice

Cantaloupe Italian Ice

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a 7x12-inch glass dish in the freezer to chill.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook until sugar has completely dissolved. Add mint, remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Place melon in a food processor and process until pureed; pour into a bowl. Strain mint leaves from cooled syrup and add syrup to the melon. Stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Pour cantaloupe mixture into the chilled dish and freeze uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes. Continue until mixture is almost frozen and a bit grainy; don't let it freeze completely, otherwise you won't be able to serve it.
  5. 5 Place in a decorative bowl and garnish with mint leaves.

By Totally Fit Fabulous

Pasta Frolla (Italian Pastry Dough)

Pasta Frolla (Italian Pastry Dough)

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center. Add eggs, 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest. Mix by hand, working in circles, pulling in the flour little-by-little until all the ingredients are incorporated into a dough.
  2. 2 Add 1 stick plus 5 tablespoons cubed cold butter and baking powder. Quickly work the dough with your hands until a smooth ball is formed.
  3. 3 Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before rolling out.

By Buckwheat Queen

Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a pastry chopper (or food processor) to break up the almond paste into a granulated form. Put in mixing bowl and gradually add the sugar.
  2. 2 In another small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the sugar/almond paste mixture gently.
  3. 3 On a greased and floured cookie sheet, drop a spoonful of the mixture. Press pine nuts into the top of the cookie (you want to cover the top with nuts).
  4. 4 Bake at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

By Maryellen

Italian Buttercream

Italian Buttercream

3.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just enough to dissolve the sugar. Heat to between 223 and 234 degrees F (106 to 112 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dripped from a spoon forms a soft thread. It should take 1 or 2 minutes.
  2. 2 When the sugar mixture has reached the thread stage, remove it from the heat and set aside. Whip the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer. When the whites can hold a stiff peak, pour in the sugar syrup in a thin stream while continuing to whip at medium speed. Be careful not to pour too quickly, or it will all end up at the bottom of the bowl. When the syrup is incorporated, continue to mix for 10 more minutes to allow it to cool. The egg whites will be fluffy and glossy.
  3. 3 Add pieces of cold butter one at a time to the egg whites and continue to whip at medium or low speed. Then do the same with the shortening. The buttercream will break down and look curdled, but keep mixing and it will come back together in about 10 minutes. When it comes back around, mix in the vanilla. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  4. 4 To use after it has been refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature, then beat with a mixer before using. If cold, heat over a double boiler until you have liquid visible just around the edges. Beat with a mixer until smooth and fluffy before using.

By YummyBaker

Valentino's Pizza Crust

Valentino's Pizza Crust

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, sugar and yeast together until dissolved. Add the olive oil and the salt. Stir in the flour until well blended. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pat dough into pan or on to a pizza stone using fingers dipped in olive oil. If desired sprinkle basil, thyme or other seasonings on crust. Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated 425 degree oven.

By Jody

Italian Feather Bread Pizza Dough

Italian Feather Bread Pizza Dough

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat water, olive oil, yeast, sugar, and salt together with an electric mixer until evenly combined, about 2 minutes. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition, until dough almost comes away from the sides of the bowl.
  2. 2 Knead the dough with your hands until soft and smooth. Lightly oil a bowl and place dough in the bowl, flipping to coat all of the dough. Let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

By lizard_c9

Pizza Crust I

Pizza Crust I

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add ingredients in the order suggested by your manufacturer. Set bread-maker for dough setting and start machine. When the unit signals, remove dough.
  2. 2 Pat dough into 12x15-inch jelly roll pan or greased 12-inch round pizza pan. Let stand 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Spread pizza sauce over dough. Sprinkle toppings over sauce. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

By Kathi

Gelato

Gelato

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix milk and cream in a medium saucepan. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks and sugar until frothy in a large bowl. Gradually pour warm milk into egg yolks and sugar, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If small egg lumps begin to show, remove from heat immediately.
  4. 4 Pour the mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for 2 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a sealed container, and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

By OSTAFF1

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when sugar has completely dissolved and water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice; stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight-fitting lid; cover. Freeze until just begins to freeze around edges, but still slushy in the center, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Lightly stir crystals, using a fork, from edge of granita mixture into the center and mix thoroughly. Cover and freeze until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 minutes more.
  4. 4 Lightly stir, using a fork, scraping crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with a fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and granita is light, dry, and fluffy.
  5. 5 Garnish portions with 1/2 lemon wheels and fresh lemon zest on top.

By Buckwheat Queen

Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.
  3. 3 Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.
  4. 4 After 1 week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
  5. 5 Stir vodka mixture into the syrup.
  6. 6 Strain into glass bottles, then seal each bottle with a cork. Let age at room temperature for 2 weeks.
  7. 7 Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold. Serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Limoncello II

Limoncello II

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
4350 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lemon zest and vodka in a 2-gallon jar. Cover, and let stand 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
  2. 2 Remove and discard the lemon zest. Stir in the sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into bottles or other containers, and store in the freezer.

By Garden Goddess

Coffee Gelato

Coffee Gelato

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix milk, cream, and sugar together in a large bowl. Refrigerate to let sugar dissolve.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, brew coffee grounds with water in a coffee maker or French press. Refrigerate coffee until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat milk mixture using an electric mixture until slightly thickened to the consistency of buttermilk. Stir coffee into milk mixture.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve or transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer.

By jwinthrop

Garlic Lover's Pizza Crust for the Bread Machine

Garlic Lover's Pizza Crust for the Bread Machine

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Close the lid, select the Dough cycle, and press Start.
  2. 2 When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough and knead into a tight ball on a lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stretch the dough out to fit your desired pizza pan. Let rise for about 20 minutes for a thicker crust.
  4. 4 Top with sauce, cheese and desired pizza toppings. Bake for 10 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is lightly browned on the bottom when you lift up to take a peek.

By KATHYP100

Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Pizza

Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Pizza

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until the onions are soft and dark brown, approximately 25 minutes. Stir in sugar, and continue cooking for 1 or 2 more minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet, and press out the dough to desired thickness. Spread onions evenly over the dough, and top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
  4. 4 Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

By Jessica

Easy Ricotta Tiramisu

Easy Ricotta Tiramisu

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
630 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Beat ricotta cheese, sour cream, and sugar together in a bowl. Fold in whipped cream; add rum.
  3. 3 Pour coffee into a bowl. Dip ends of 1/2 of the ladyfingers in coffee. Arrange ladyfingers dipped-side down into a single layer in a 2- to 2 1/2-inch deep rectangular serving dish. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta-cream mixture on top. Repeat dipping and arranging remaining ladyfingers; spread remaining ricotta-cream mixture on top. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until fully chilled, 10 to 12 hours.

By Jude

The Best Pizza Crust

The Best Pizza Crust

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, salt, sugar, dry milk, butter or margarine, yeast, and warm water. Gather into a ball. Turn out an a lightly floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and place in a warm spot for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Punch down the dough. Roll out to fit a 14 inch pizza pan. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
  3. 3 Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) until crust is a very light brown color. Remove from oven.
  4. 4 Place desired toppings on the pizza. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toppings are done.

By Flute

Mama D's Italian Bread

Mama D's Italian Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Add sugar and yeast to the warm water and let proof.
  3. 3 Stir in 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Beat in salt and then add enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until soft and smooth. Turn in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
  5. 5 Once doubled, punch down and divide into three. Place back in the bowl, cover, and let rise again.
  6. 6 Once doubled, punch down and form into three fat "footballs." Grease heavy cookie sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the bread on the sheets, cover with a towel, and let rise.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  8. 8 Mist loaves with water and place in the preheated oven.
  9. 9 Bake until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 25 to 30 minutes. Mist loaves with water and turn occasionally while they bake.

By Christine Darrock

Limoncello Lemon Sorbet (with or without Mint)

Limoncello Lemon Sorbet (with or without Mint)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
395 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup water, sugar, and fresh mint leaves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest. Let syrup cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix remaining 1 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, and limoncello liqueur into syrup.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker; churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.

By minnie

Chunky Marinara Sauce

Chunky Marinara Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  2. 2 Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.

By Betsy Cowie

Easiest Focaccia Recipe

Easiest Focaccia Recipe

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour; stir well to combine. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour is absorbed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Pat or roll the dough into a sheet and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  6. 6 Bake focaccia in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on desired crispness. If you like it moist and fluffy, then you'll have to wait just about 10 minutes. If you like it crunchier and darker in the outside, you may have to wait 20 minutes.

By Sam

Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over low heat and saute garlic for about 2 minutes; be careful not to burn. Just as the garlic begins to turn brown, remove pan from heat. Allow pan to cool, and add tomatoes, wine, water, salt and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.

By ELEANOR1052

Sweet and Sour Sicilian Tuna

Sweet and Sour Sicilian Tuna

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook and stir until onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove onion to a plate.
  2. 2 Place tuna steaks in the same skillet over medium-high heat and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove tuna steaks to a serving tray; keep warm.
  3. 3 Stir together vinegar and sugar in the same skillet until sugar is dissolved. Return onion to the skillet and simmer until liquid reduces and is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Return tuna steaks to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Place tuna on the warm serving tray and top with onion and sauce.

By JoAnna Porreca Schade

Ricardo's Pizza Crust

Ricardo's Pizza Crust

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, olive oil, sugar, salt in pan of bread machine Add flour, then sprinkle garlic on flour. Lastly add yeast.
  2. 2 Turn machine on dough cycle. As the dough mixes, sprinkle on oregano and basil until it suits you for color and taste. Let mix for about 15 to 30 minutes. Let the dough rest from 5 to 30 minutes. The longer it rests, the thicker and more tasty the crust. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Spray a large pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on pan and add your choice of pizza toppings.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

By Richard Maloy

Biscotti

Biscotti

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and anise extract together in a medium bowl until well-blended. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture to form a heavy dough.
  4. 4 Divide dough into two equal pieces. Form each piece into a log the length of a cookie sheet. Place one log on each of the prepared sheets; and press dough down to 1/2-inch thickness.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer logs to wire racks; let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Slice each log crosswise into about eighteen 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices cut-sides up back on the cookie sheets.
  7. 7 Bake until lightly toasted and golden brown, 6 to 10 minutes per side.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy!

By JANDEE