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Josephine's Zeppole
My grandmother's recipe for Zeppole, sugared Italian doughnuts made from a simple yeast dough. Serve warm out of the fryer with chocolate hazelnut spread!
Venetian Cookies
Venetian Cookies (also known as 7-Layer, Italian Rainbow, and Neapolitans) are layered petit fours with almond sponge cake, jam, and melted chocolate.
Italian Almond Blood Orange Cookies
These slightly chewy Italian cookies have ground toasted almonds and blood orange zest in the base. They're dipped in egg whites and topped with slivered almonds, then coated in a dusting of confectioners sugar. A nice accompaniment to tea.
Italian Fig and Almond Cookies
These cookies are like a mini food tour of Sicily, made from chopped dried figs and toasty almonds, and flavored with the brightness of a fresh orange.
Almond Biscotti With Anise
These crunchy homemade biscotti (twice-baked Italian cookies) are as classic as they are simple to make.
Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Biscotti
These easy and delicious Peppermint Biscotti are perfect for Christmas and all winter long! They are minty, chocolaty, crunchy, and crumbly.
Sicilian Pistachio Cookies
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Italian Almond Cookies (Gluten free biscuits, Ricciarelli)
Italian Almond Cookies called Riciarelli or Brutti ma Buoni (“Ugly but good” in Italian!). They're gluten free, so everybody can enjoy them!
Florentine Cookies
Crunchy, paper thin almond cookies favored with orange.
Josephine's Caponata (Eggplant Appetizer)
This sweet, tangy, briny caponata is delicious with crisp crostini toasts or wedges of crusty bread and a glass of wine. Great for entertaining!
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Scooped: Jasmine Tea and Rose Petal Sorbet
After my Thanksgiving excesses, I needed to atone. I also needed to shake my head clear of the pumpkin-spiced everything clouding my culinary imagination. This sorbet was as easy to make as a pitcher of iced tea, but much more refreshing.
Warm Cardamom Honey Milk
Lightly sweet and infused with floral, aromatic spices, Cardamom Honey Milk is a wonderful way to unwind at the end of a long day.
Ginger tea (Saenggangcha)
Having a cup of hot ginger tea at lunchtime has been a part of my routine for a few months now. Not only do I enjoy the taste but it always soothes my stomach and makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. When I researched the health benefits of ginger, I found evidence that ginger can cure nausea...
Lemon Balm Lavender Tisane
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, but its bright, lemony scent is immediately recognizable and makes a super-refreshing iced tisane.
Thai Iced Tea
Learn how to make Thai Iced Tea to go with your favorite spicy Thai dishes or just as a delicious, cooling beverage for the warmer months!
Spicy Ginger Hot Toddy
When it gets cold out and my nose gets sniffly, I happily turn to the curing power of a hot toddy. My standby recipe is from an older version of a Gourmet cookbook for hot buttered rum that combines lemon juice, maple sugar, rum, boiling water and is dotted with a pat of butter. But I wanted to add a spicy element to the mix, using ginger tea as a base for the cocktail, which provides a tiny ginger burn at the back of the throat.
Riesling Hot Toddy
Warm riesling is delicious when steeped with honey, lemon, and cardamom.
Chinese Ginger Tea with Red Dates
Chinese ginger tea is a home remedy that has been passed down through countless generations, and it's perfect for when you have a cold or chill.
Wake-Up Call: Blood Orange Citrus Cooler
While oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes can be found year round, the really interesting citrus—tangerines, tangelos and blood oranges—are at their very best right now. This citrus mix is bright and sunny, and honey softens the tartness from the blood orange juice while adding a distinct floral note.
Chai Ice Cream
Masala chai in ice cream form, with strong notes of black pepper, ginger, and star anise.