Torrone (Italian Nut and Nougat Confection) Recipe

Ingredients 2 (8×10-inch) sheets wafer paper 1 1/3 cups honey 1 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons white sugar 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 cups roasted almonds 1 cup roasted pistachios Instructions Line an 8×11-inch baking dish with plastic wrap, allowing ends … Read more

Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter unsalted 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 2 eggs beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pan with parchment paper. With a mixer on medium, combine butter, sugar and baking powder until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add in flour a little at a … Read more

Tiramisu Layer Cake Recipe

Ingredients CAKE: 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder 1/4 cup coffee 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur FILLING: 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur FROSTING: 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur GARNISH: 2 tablespoons unsweetened … Read more