easter dessert
Italian Sweet Ricotta Pie
Sweet ricotta pie is one of those desserts that quietly confuses people—in the best way possible. It looks like a pie, slices like a pie, and shows up on dessert tables next to pies…yet it eats more like a cheesecake’s lighter, less dramatic cousin. If you’ve never had one, think creamy but not dense, gently […]
Lemon Mousse
Lemon mousse is a fresh and easy dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a light, airy texture that’s incredibly pleasing. This, my friends, is the perfect, prep-ahead dessert for springtime. By definition, a mousse is a soft, sweet or savory, prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to create its distinct silky mouth […]
Incredibly Easy (Easter) Cupcakes, Made With Olive Oil
It’s almost Easter and this is a treat for all ages. This is not my recipe, but I have been making it for years and had to share it. The original cake recipe is called “Umbrian Chocolate Cake“, or in Italian Torta di Cioccolato di Olio di Oliva, and comes from the cookbook Ciao Italia in Umbria. The author, Mary […]
