Rustic Chestnut Cake Recipe
I always know when the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are near. Chestnuts start showing up in produce markets. This year, I picked up fresh chestnuts and organic roasted vacuum-packed chestnuts. I…
Amarena Cherry Clafoutis Recipe
Amarena cherries are dark, bitter cherries from northern Italy. They are usually preserved in heavy syrup. The cherries are delicious in pastries like zeppole and gelato. I picked up a jar of Amarena…
Panforte di Siena Recipe
Another Christmas favorite of mine is Panforte di Siena. Panforte is an Italian cake that originated in Siena, Italy, sometime during the Middle Ages. It’s packed with candied fruit, nuts, spices,…
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Amarena Cherry Clafoutis Recipe
Amarena cherries are dark, bitter cherries from northern Italy. They are usually preserved in heavy syrup. The cherries are delicious in pastries like zeppole and gelato. I picked up a jar of Amarena…
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