The Italian equivalent to a slushy, granita, a Sicilian cousin of Italian ice is a semi-frozen shaved or scraped dessert made with sugar, water and other flavorings. It has a texture that varies from coarse to smooth (depending on the region), whereas Italian Ice is more sorbet-like in texture (freezes while being mixed, like ice cream).
My version of this icy Italian treat features fresh watermelon, strawberries, lime and an unlikely pairing that makes a delicious topping to drizzle on top.
Combining three of my favorite ingredients (aka my holy trinity for healthy desserts) matcha, chia and dark chocolate, this healthyish (emphasis on the -ish) bread pudding is a delicious twist on a traditional dessert. And did I mention that there’s a Nutella drizzle to top it all off? Continue reading
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Chocolate Chip. Sugar. Ginger Snaps. Macaroons. Macarons.
Just a few names of the many (and there are a lot) varieties of the much loved cookie. This versatile confection can be chewy, soft, fluffy, dense, crunchy and even crispy. It’s no surprise that this popular baked good is part of a classic childhood snack combo: milk and cookies.
As you may know from a previous post, I enjoy a macaron or two, but I have a few other favorites that you need to try: Continue reading
Remember those mashed potatoes you made for that roast this past weekend? The mashed potatoes that are now sitting in a large tupperware container in your fridge because you made way too much? You could just reheat it and eat the same mashed potatoes for the rest of the week, but we all know by Wednesday you’ll be sick of that side dish, and it’ll end up in the trash.
Well, now you can stop throwing out all of those leftover mashed potatoes (or any leftover cooked potatoes for that matter) and make a meal that will transform those spuds into delicious gnocchi. Continue reading
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