Show-stopping orange ricotta cake, made just a bit lighter with part-skim ricotta and olive oil. Ricotta’s texture and its mild and sweet flavor have made it a top choice in Italian cakes and desserts. And one of my absolute favorites happens to be torta di ricotta, a gorgeous tart made by filling pasta Frolla (Italian…
Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe with Honey and Whole Wheat Flour
A few “secret” ingredients make this delicious and healthy carrot cake recipe. I love to freeze it for a ready breakfast or snack! Amidst my holiday baking–enter BEST ever Baklava Rolls and my aunt Maha’s Egyptian Basbousa Cake–I do try to bake a few healthier items to balance things out. This Italian Apple Olive Cake…
Cashew Filled Baklava Rolls
A fun take on baklava, these baklava rolls, filled with a spiced cashew mixture, make the perfect dessert for your next party! Be sure to see the easy step-by-step tutorial below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. It is no surprise that baklava is a favorite dessert of mine. Homemade…
Italian Apple Olive Oil Cake
This olive oil cake has it’s origins in the coastal region of Liguria, Italy. It’s the kind of no-fuss treat I imagine Italian nonnas whipping up on a regular basis. Simple and delicious! Be sure to see the video for how to make this olive oil cake below. People of the Mediterranean, at least the…
Overnight Baked French Toast with Challah
Stupid easy, and healthier, overnight baked French toast with challah bread, fresh fruit, and a side of honey simple syrup! Prep it at night and come morning, slide it into the oven while you enjoy your coffee! Rarely do I ever make just one loaf of homemade challah bread; its just one of those non-negotiables…
Strawberry Tart with Fillo Crust
If you’re into pie or tart making, this sweet-n-savory feta strawberry tart is a must-try! The flaky fillo (phyllo) crust makes a great, delicate and lighter alternative to the usual tart shell. Be sure to see the step-by-step photos below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. Somehow, July is in…