This easy, luxurious Pumpkin Tiramisù is a seasonal take on an Italian classic and features my favorite Fall flavors. With layers of fluffy mascarpone pumpkin mousse, espresso and marsala-soaked ladyfingers, and plenty of warm spices, it is a pumpkin lover’s dream. You won’t believe how easy it is to make! […]
A chunky plum sauce that goes together in 15 minutes. Use any kind of plums you like. Substitute water or juice for the wine to make it non-alcoholic. Spoon this delicious compote over Polenta Biscuits, add a dollop of cardamom scented whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for […]
I’ve always thought of semifreddo as a mysterious dessert and one that I did not need in my repertoire. It’s just a fancy word for ice-cream, right? And I don’t love ice-cream. But after I tasted Chef Stuart Lane’s Meyer Lemon Semifreddo (Spinasse Ristorante) I knew semifreddo was a dessert […]
The best strawberries I have ever eaten are local Washington state strawberries! Sweet, juicy, red through and through and indescribably delicious! I have to say, I think they rival the strawberries of Italy. Really, they are that good.! Of course, the best way to eat them is fresh – think […]
Strawberries and rhubarb – a classic combination. The sweetness of the strawberries balances out the tartness of the rhubarb perfectly. There are so many ways to enjoy this compote – serve it over cake, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream. It is particularly delicious and complementary to the Crostata di Ricotta. […]