News — Desserts

  —— Where to find the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia isn’t the only food topic which we locals have a strong opinion about (for the record, it’s Jim’s Steaks for me.) If you’re from South Philly or live near by and have any Italian blood in your family lineage, you probably have a preference on where to get cannoli – the fried dough pastry filled with sweetened ricotta. In our family, it’s Isgro Pastries (or Potito’s Bakery for a close second.) For our wedding reception, we had mini cannoli from Isgro’s brought in and I may or may not have gone on a “eat cannoli every...

'I'm sorry' and... 'you're welcome' in the same sentence. Who says 'you can't have your cake and eat it too?' Not this girl. If you haven't noticed yet... I am all  about sweets and treats. Eatings skinny and healthy doesn't mean things can't be fun or enjoyed! Any frequenter to Starbucks will most likely tell you that one of their fall favorites there is the infamous Pumpkin Scone, and naturally the Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, as you can see... with a whopping 450 calories in one scone... hah. No, thank you - I say. No. Thank. You.  Over the weeks I've...

Reminiscent of Sticky Toffee Pudding, this is a treat you and your guests won’t be able to get enough of.What do you think of when you think of a potato? Baked with butter on top? Mashed with cream? French fries? I think these are the things that most quickly come to mind — but there’s so much more, including Potato Caramel Cakes. Special Uses for Potatoes Potatoes not only star in recipes, but they can also have secondary roles.  Potatoes can be used to thicken soups and stews. They can be shredded and made into crusts for savory pies. Here’s...

Put on your chefs hat and whip up some amazing snacks or dessert for your mother. Here are some recipes from Del Monte for you to try at home. Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Ingredients 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil � Cup Chickpea Flour OrBesan � Cup Coconut Milk 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning Mix 1 Tbsp Black Pepper Powder 1 Tbsp Red Chilli Flakes 1 Tbsp Dry Italian Herbs 2 Cup Cooked Or Boiled Whole Spirali Pasta Salt to Taste Method: In a pan, heat extra virgin olive oil. Add and roast chickpea flour or besan. Next,...

These soft, chewy, and colorful sprinkle cookies are the best cookies I’ve ever made! My husband and I devoured an entire batch in a couple of days and we both agreed that they were some of the best cookies we’ve ever had. What are Sprinkle Cookies? These sprinkle cookies are sugar cookies with a crumby yet soft and buttery inside and a satisfyingly crunchy exterior thanks to the nonpareils sprinkles. Inspired by one of my favorite treats found in Mexican panaderías (bakeries), they’re often referred to as galletas de gragea in Spanish. Ingredients You’ll Need To make these cookies, you...