by Marcellina In Cucina | Sep 18, 2017
Almonds tarts or tartlets are one of the most loved pastries which span many cultures. From the Italian crostata di mandole, the French tarte aux amandes or the Portuguese tarte de amendoa, all hero one of my favourite nuts, almonds. These almond tarts are a sweet...
by Marcellina In Cucina | Aug 22, 2017
For me, up until now one of the mysteries of US cuisine was the Shoofly Pie! Yep, it’s taken me a long time! I remember reading about Shoofly Pie as a child and thought, how good is that pie that you have to keep shooing the flies away. How sweet smelling it...
by Marcellina In Cucina | Mar 13, 2017
What’s the best baklava you’ve ever had? Was a Greek or Lebanese baklava? Come to think of it – is it baklava or baklawa? A couple of years ago on a visit to Melbourne I had the most delicious baklava ever from a Greek stall at the Queen...
by Marcellina In Cucina | Dec 12, 2016
For the month of November we at the Daring Kitchen were challenged by Ginger-Z to make the delicious Torta della Nonna. This humble Italian cake is seen in many variations, single crusted and double crusted. Many years ago I had clipped a recipe from an...
by Marcellina In Cucina | Nov 23, 2016
Baking is like a journey, isn’t it? You are at the wheel and you can steer it in any direction you choose. That’s the best part. It can be a trip to your favourite place, taken in luxury and comfort or it can be an adventure, taking the back roads and...
by Marcellina In Cucina | Oct 24, 2016
Do you consider yourself a good baker? Or do all of those measurements and precision get to you? If you fall into the latter, then this recipe is for you! Read on and impress! First preheat you oven to 220C and line a baking tray with baking paper. All you need...
