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Mary Calò

Time-saving recipes for those who are lazy, not very skilled in the kitchen, or always battling against the clock! This is a no-lactose-friendly blog.

  • Baked Zeppole

    Baked Zeppole

    Baked zeppole are one of the most traditional Italian pastries and, as tradition dictates, they…

  • Thick Pastry Cream

    Thick Pastry Cream

    Thick pastry cream is a basic preparation that will be very useful in the kitchen…

  • Choux Pastry for Zeppole

    Choux Pastry for Zeppole

    Choux pastry for zeppole is a basic recipe of French patisserie that should never be…

  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart

    Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart

    The chocolate and hazelnut tart is a truly delicious tart with an irresistible filling that…

  • Cream Ravioli

    Cream Ravioli

    Cream ravioli are fried Carnival sweets filled with delicious custard, to which I also added…

  • Sal De Riso’s Chiacchiere

    Sal De Riso’s Chiacchiere

    Sal De Riso’s chiacchiere are Carnival desserts that you absolutely must try. Chiacchiere, along with…

  • Banana bread

    Banana bread

    Banana bread is a sweet made from ripe bananas, perfect as a breakfast treat or…

  • Iginio Massari’s Chiacchiere

    Iginio Massari’s Chiacchiere

    Iginio Massari’s chiacchiere are the quintessential Carnival desserts of this period. Just like his castagnole,…

  • Bubbly Carnival Treats

    Bubbly Carnival Treats

    The bubbly Carnival treats are fried Carnival sweets, which, along with castagnole and fritters, are…

  • Chocolate Castagnole

    Chocolate Castagnole

    Chocolate castagnole are delicious fried Carnival sweets, prepared very quickly thanks to baking powder, which…