Italian Recipes – Desserts
Chestnut Crunch
Chestnut Crunch (Croccanti di Marroni Posted by FootsieBear at recipegoldminecom 10/2/2001 3:13 pm Source: Italian Library Something rather different, and not baked — this recipe was published by Giovanni Vialardi in 1854, and derives from the mountains of Cuneo and the Val di Susa in Piemonte, where chestnuts were a staple winter food The marrone […]
Chocolate Salami
Chocolate “Salami” Posted by artsycook at recipegoldminecom Ok guys, while we’re on the subject of chocolate (and when are we NOT?), here’s a family favorite you HAVE to try Any amaretti biscuits (cookies) should work You can’t eat a lot of this one either It’s a Sicilian thing! This very rich dessert is very popular […]
Orange Balls
Orange Balls (Pallottole d’Aranci) 6 large oranges, the peel only, cut into strips1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractSuperfine sugar1 1/2 cups mixed nuts, finely chopped Soak the orange peel strips in cold water for 24 hours Drain; place the peel in a saucepan and cover the strips with cold water Bring the water to […]