Desserts

Dessert

This recipe for anise cookies is an absolute favorite in our family! These cookies are super soft, fluffy, and topped with an irresistible anise glaze.

Italian Anise Cookies

January 09, 2023

This Italian Anise Cookie recipe is an absolute favorite in our family! These cookies are super soft, fluffy, and topped with an irresistible anise glaze. I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as we do! INGREDIENTS: Cookies: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powde...

Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Pistachio Glaze

December 13, 2022

INGREDIENTS: For the cookies: 1/3 cup shelled pistachios 2 cups flour (all-purpose, plus more for dusting) ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 oz. at room temperature) ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup confectioners' sugar ½ cup Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 e...

Traditional Gingerbread Cookies

December 06, 2022

This Traditional Gingerbread Cookies recipe includes molasses and makes soft, sweet and lightly spiced cookies. It's the perfect cookie for decorating and shaping! We love to make gingerbread men, Christmas trees and snowflakes, but any shape you prefer would work. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter (2 s...

Royal Icing

December 06, 2022

INGREDIENTS: 4 Tablespoons meringue powder 4 cups powdered sugar (about 1 pound) 6 Tablespoons warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Gel food coloring INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the meringue powder and powdered sugar, then slowly mix in the water and vanilla...

This wonderful dairy-free Bundt cake is a gorgeous, light, and fluffy cake that doesn't compromise on flavor!

Blood Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cake

November 30, 2022

This yummy dairy-free Bundt cake is a gorgeous, light, and fluffy cake that doesn't compromise on flavor. You can try this cake with any flavored olive oil you prefer, it’s so easy and versatile everyone will love it! INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups of superfine sugar/granulated sugar 5 large eggs 2 teaspo...

Elderberry Pie

November 03, 2022

CRUST 2 ¼ cups flour 1 cup butter ½ teaspoon salt 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water ELDERBERRY PIE FILLING 4 cups elderberries, stemmed 1 cup sugar 3-4 tbsp corn starch (or tapioca starch) 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup water 1 tablespoon Elderberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar INSTRUCTIONS Prepare t...

An easy and yummy ricotta cookies recipe made with olive oil instead of butter and ricotta cheese.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

October 28, 2022

An easy and yummy ricotta cookies recipe made with olive oil instead of butter and ricotta cheese. Crispy golden bottom and fluffy in the center. Can be topped with a lemon glaze and poppy seeds sprinkle. INGREDIENTS: COOKIES 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 lb. ricotta cheese ½ cup Lemon Premium Extr...

Meringue Ghosts

October 18, 2022

Try these adorable meringue ghosts for a spooky addition to your cake or cupcakes, or as a sweet treat on their own! INGREDIENTS: 4 large egg whites– room temperature ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup superfine or caster sugar. ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Cara Cara Orange Vanilla W...

This Apple & Raisin Tart recipe is deliciously different from your everyday sweet treat!

Apple & Raisin Tarts

October 17, 2022

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound #4 phyllo thawed and at room temperature 12 ounces butter, melted 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar Garnish: confectioner's sugar, ground cinnamon, and ½ cup raisins (optional) The Apple Filling: 10 apples, peeled, cored, and cubed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoo...