Baking

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The brownie is really more like a flourless chocolate cake. It puffs as it bakes, and falls and cracks as it cools.

This sensational caramel filling complements any kind of nut, so mix and match to suit your own taste.

Here's a tasty crust for a number of pies. Like any butter crust, chill the dough well before rolling out, or it will be difficult to work.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The following recipe produces a coarse-crumbed cake; for ease of slicing, dip you knife in hot water before cutting each serving.

A flavorful filling in an elegant dessert.

These cookies are rolled in confectioners' sugar while warm, which gives them a thin buttery frosting.

(TORTA DI RISO CON COMPOSTA DI CILIEGE E ALBICOCCHE) This flourless dessert is popular, especially on the Po River plain. The texture is more like that of a rice pudding than that of a cake. The compote is a refreshing partner. For a treat, uncork a semisweet Lambrusco.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 4 hr (includes cooling)