by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About 3 dozen cookies TIME: 40 minutes Another not-too-sweet cookie (perfect for glazing), only this time a hint of saffron gives the cookies a gorgeous gold color, and their cakey texture will remind you of an elegant vanilla wafer. The olive oil is a...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About 12 servings TIME: 11/2 hours, plus time to chill If you’ve never made cheesecake with anything but cream cheese, try this. Ricotta makes a creamy, moist, and light cheesecake that’s delicious but is much lower in saturated fat (especially if...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: One 9-inch cake (at least 8 servings) TIME: About 1 hour Juicy, ripe plums caramelize beautifully to create a rich, caramelized topping when the cake is inverted. Use a skillet if you want to maximize this browning effect. The touch of rosemary gives the cake a...
by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: About 21/2 hours, mostly unattended, with a prepared crust This tart is based on fruit marinated in its own juices, which is then slowly baked, so the filling retains some a fresh flavor and texture. The juices that accumulate are boiled...
by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 1 rectangular cake or 2 layers (12 to 16 servings) TIME: About 1 hour, plus time to cool This is by no means for die-hard health fanatics; truly, it’s an entirely delicious cake that uses olive oil for flavor and not just to replace the butter, which it...
