CHOCOLATE GELATO
During the early 1900s, chocolate was generally consumed as a warm beverage, but soon after the “cold” version took over. A particularly popular dish was cream chilled by a “secchio-macchina”, the machine used to make Italian chocolate gelato. 1 Heat the milk in a saucepan, add the crumbled chocolate and melt over a very low […]
SPICED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Chocolate mousse exploded as a fashion in Italy during the early 1980s. The addition of spices is a tribute to those years, when the first Asian spices were introduced into cuisine. 1 Melt the crumbled chocolate in a double boiler. In the meantime, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and add to the melted […]
NIGHT BEFORE AN EXAM
These edible bookmarks will make the night before an exam into a memory… even a pleasant one! Crunchy phyllo dough filled with chocolate, they’ll be a great reward at the end of each chapter studied. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°. In a saucepan, melt a square of chocolate broken into pieces using a double […]
SHOT & CHOC
Chocolate is the ideal base for delicious summer drinks! In small glasses, with drops infused with rum or as a tasty decoration for a shot glass, during a cool summer evening. 1 Place three shot glasses in the freezer. Puree 4 very ripe and peeled apricots, with two tablespoons of water and the lemon juice […]
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CONES
Ice-cream cones decorated with dark chocolate and funny sugar shapes 1 Melt the chocolate in bain-marie 2 Sprinkle the cones in the chocolate, then sprinkle them immediately with the desired decorations. Let it cool in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. 3 When ready scoop some of your favorite ice cream and serve it.
AVOCADO AND CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Simple and delicious! Vegan – Gluten free – no sugar – no oil. The ingredients are full of nutritional qualities. Avocado is a fruit rich in beneficial properties. It contains antioxidant substances that help our body fight free radicals and retard aging. A delight to look and goodness for the palate. 1 In the blender, […]
BACK TO THE OFFICE
Suffering from Monday morning depression? The perfect solution is to make this chocolate survival kit the Sunday before… 1 Roughly crumble the 4 ladyfingers in a bowl, drench half with 3 tablespoons of coffee and the other half with 3 tablespoons of zabaione liqueur (such as Vov), then mix them together. The mixture should be […]
CARROT CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS
During the 2000s, diets were no longer used just to lose weight, but lifestyle choices. Fruit and vegetables evolved from side dishes to the main ingredients, like in this delicious carrot-based cake. 1 For the ganache: heat the cream and pour it onto the chopped chocolate, mixing with a whisk until the mixture is smooth […]
CHOCOLATE PIE WITH COFFEE SAUCE
The 1950s were the boom years, when sumptuous recipes were once again within everyone’s means. To celebrate this new prosperity, rich ingredients were used once again, including butter, sugar and of course lots of chocolate, like in this delicious coffee pie. 1 For the crust: mix together the sugar, egg yolk, softened butter, lemon zest […]
TRADITIONAL PANE CARASAU WITH CHOCOLATE
Pane carasau is a traditional Sardinian flat bread, unmistakable for its thin, crispy sheets. It’s also known as “paper music” (sheet music) due to its noise and crunchy when you are eating. Here in a greedy version. 1 Cut the carasau bread roughly and put it in a baking tray. Toast in oven for 2-3 […]