Pears with Chocolate Sauce
In a medium saucepan set on medium to medium-high heat, cook the pear syrup until reduced to 1/2 cup. This will take about 25 minutes. Stir in the rum and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Add the chocolate and stir
Mamma's Strawberries
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, making sure the strawberries are well coated with the sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld. It's delicious plain, or spooned over
Strawberry Zabaglione
Place the strawberries in a bowl, mix with 2 tablespoons of the Marsala and set aside. In the top half of a double broiler, whisk the egg yolks and sugar to a creamy consistency. In the bottom half of the
Ricotta Tart
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan with a mixture of flour and sugar, tapping out the excess. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and 4 tablespoons of the sugar with an electric mixer
Pick - Me - Up Cake
The day before serving, lay all the cookies out on a baking sheet and brush them on both sides with the coffee and coffee liqueur. They should be moist on the outside but still crunchy on the inside. In a bowl,
Bread Pudding
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grese a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix the bread cubes and chocolate chips and spoon into the prepared baking dish. In the same bow, beat the eggs, egg yolks, and
Milk Pudding with Almonds
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 1 cup of the milk until smooth. In a 2-quart, heavy-bottom saucepan on medium heat, cook the remining 3 cups of milk and sugar until it reaches a soft boil, Add the
Baked Ice Cream Cake
The day vefore serving, line a small bowl (about 8-inches wide and 2 1/20inches deep) with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang around the edges. Cut on e whole pound cake, and 1/4 of the other into 1/4-inch slices. Save the
Peaches in Meringue
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the egg whites in a metal bowl and beat with an electric mixer until frothy. Slowly beat in the sugar, until it becomes a glossy, white and thick meringue. Place the peach halves in a
Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar
Place the quartered strawberries in a large bowl and sprinkle with the sugar. Add the mint and vinegar, and mix well. Let rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving. Chef's Notes For a sharper, sweet-and-sour contrast, cook 3 tablespoons of