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Pandolce Christmas Cake Recipe by Eileen Dunne-Crescenzi

Pandolce (sweet bread) is a homely alternative to the traditional shop-bought panettone cake. I have adjusted this pandolce recipe a little to make it more orange, sweet and, dare I say it, delicious. Serves 12 Ingredients: – 250g butter, softened – 250g caster sugar – 2 free-range or organic eggs, beaten – zest and juice …

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Baked Crostini Recipe with Mozzarella, Proscuitto and Figs by Eileen Dunne-Crescenzi

In August, when the fig trees are laden down with fruits hidden amongst the huge leaves and fallen figs burst open to form a sweet nectared carpet at the base of the trees, it’s time to pull out the fig recipes. This baked crostini recipe makes a delicious starter, and creamy melted mozzarella, salty prosciutto …

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Pork Fillet Recipe with Speck and Apple Sauce by Eileen Dunne-Crescenzi

This pork fillet recipe is impressive enough for a dinner party yet simple enough for a delicious midweek meal. Wrapping the fillet in smokey speck ham gives fantastic depth of flavour and contrasts beautifully with the tart apple sauce. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 6 x 180g chunks of pork fillet – 4 tbsp wholegrain honey …

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Marsala Plums Recipe with Whipped Cream by Eileen Dunne-Crescenzi

Marsala Plums Recipe with Whipped Cream by Eileen Dunne-Crescenzi

This marsala plums recipe is a traditional Italian dessert, simple but delicious. I have tried plums with mascarpone, vanilla and pistachio ice cream, but plums and cream are the supreme combination. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 1kg plums, halved and stones removed – 200g caster sugar – 250ml good Marsala dessert wine – 250ml fresh cream …

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Velvety Vegetable Soup with Altamura Crostini Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Velvety Vegetable Soup with Altamura Crostini Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Una vellutata di verdure… When you want to offer your guests something small, warm and nutritious, a vellutata is appreciated. This vegetable soup is a blended minestrone. Serves 12 Ingredients: – 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – 2 medium onions, diced – 2 medium carrots, diced – 2 celery sticks, diced – 2 ripe beef tomatoes, chopped – 150g French beans, cut in …

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Tiramisù with vin santo Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Tiramisu with vin santo Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

I couldn’t decide if I should include my tiramisu recipe in this book since it already appeared in my last one. But having asked a substantial number of Italians what their favourite Italian dessert is, the response was always the same: tiramisu. So I decided to share it once more. You will appreciate the coffee …

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Calabrese Swordfish Pizzaiola Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Calabrese Swordfish Pizzaiola Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Nicastro, Calabria, 1980. ‘Eileen, don’t you just love this town?’ Caterina asks as we walk the Sunday afternoon passegiata ritual. ‘To tell you the truth, I feel very uncomfortable. Men are looking at us as if we are nude,’ I reply. Nudging me affectionately in the side and tossing back her magnificent mane of jet-black hair, she laughs, ‘Quelli …

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Eileen Dunne Crescenzi Chicken Liver Vio Sante

Crostini with Chicken Liver Pâté Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi

Crostini with chicken liver pâté, or Crostini Toscani, is a warm and hearty starter. I suggest you serve your guests these tasty crostini, along with a very good glass of Chianti Classico, in front of a blazing log fire. Following some effusive conversation, move everyone to the dining table. Makes 12 Ingredients: – 500g free-range or …

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