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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.

  • 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…

  • 4 Jar Castagnole

    4 Jar Castagnole

    The 4 jar castagnole are very easy Carnival sweets and can be prepared in no…

  • Cookies with Smarties

    Cookies with Smarties

    Cookies with Smarties are soft, orange-scented cookies, very nice to look at and easy to…

  • Stew with Potatoes and Peas

    Stew with Potatoes and Peas

    The stew with potatoes and peas is a great second course made with pieces of…

  • Carnival Mask Cookies

    Carnival Mask Cookies

    Carnival mask cookies are very simple to make and very beautiful to look at. They…

  • Easy Shortcrust Pastry

    Easy Shortcrust Pastry

    The easy shortcrust pastry is a classic butter shortcrust, which can be used for tarts…

  • Butter-Free Marble Cake

    Butter-Free Marble Cake

    The butter-free marble cake is a breakfast cake without butter and is a delicious version…

  • Hazelnut Lady’s Kisses

    Hazelnut Lady’s Kisses

    Lady’s kisses are cookies that originate from Piedmont and can be made with hazelnuts or…