A native of Italy, Simona moved to California 13 years ago to live with her (now) husband. At the time she was not a cook and not interested in becoming one. Now, she enjoys both developing recipes ...

When I eat at Aperitif in Woodbury, I have the orange semolina cake with blueberries. The not-too-sweet cake soaked in orange syrup and served with blueberry sauce and whipped cream makes the perfect ...

Cranberries, in some form or another, are an integral part of Thanksgiving dinner. More often than not, however, we mash them into a gelatinous sauce or slop them out of a can, which is arguably the ...

Fall desserts don’t have to be all about pumpkin. There are so many other flavors that capture the cozy feeling of the season just as well. Think crisp apples, warm spices, rich caramel, and even a ...

Want to really impress your guests the next time you serve cake? Take a tip from Italian twins John and Tony Alberti and add a cocktail that's matched to the dessert. They pair their their Nutella ...

Don't let the size fool you; these little desserts deliver serious flavor in every bite. They're perfect when you want ...

1/8 teaspoon vanilla seeds, scraped from a vanilla bean 4 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 4 cups blackberries 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform cake pan. 2. Sift the ...

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The owners of Polenta Cafe in Hampden seem to know what they’re doing. They’re capitalizing on several restaurant trends at their cozy BYOB cafe on The Avenue: America’s continued love of Italian ...