healthy desserts

  • Biancomangiare

    This naturally vegan Sicilian dessert was taught to me by a chef in Florence, Francesco Arancio and I have to say that I make it all summer long for a cooling, but yummy dessert. Makes 2-3 servings Chocolate Ganache Whisk cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon and almond milk in a medium sized…

  • Lemon Almond Cake

    This naturally light cake is nothing like you’d expect. It’s moist, tender and decadent. It’s everything you want in a cake, whether for a special occasion or not. Makes 6-8 servings Boil the lemons for 20 minutes. Cool to the touch and cut in half to remove the seeds. Place…

  • Almond Anise Cantucci

    This is the classic version of what we know as biscotti, but are actually called cantucci. With almonds and optional anise along with a bit of cornmeal for texture and rosemary for interest, these crunchy cookies are perfect with espresso. And with no eggs, sugar or butter, you can enjoy…

  • Apple and Orange Torta

    Filled with apples and perfumed with orange marmalade, this cake is crazy good. I have made my version of it so many times since Marinella taught it to me on the Amalfi Coast. Makes 1 torte, 8-10 servingsMakes 2 crusts Make the pasta frolla: Mix together the dry ingredients: flour,…

  • Bashful bananas

    I have to tell you, bananas are not my favorite fruit…sorry.  It’s not the flavor…they’re sweet, so that’s good, right. It was purely a texture thing; they’re too soft or…

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