Category Archives: Dessert

Granita – Cool Off the Sicilian Way

by chefbikeski Posted on July 20, 2020

During these hot summer days, dreaming of Italy travel that unfortunately won’t happen until 2021, I’m finding solace in my kitchen with favorite recipes. For Sicilians – and wishful future visitors like myself – summer is incomplete without the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Gluten Free, Newburyport Wine Club, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine Pairings | Tagged gluten free, granita, oysters, private italy walking tours, sicily, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Ricotta, Cherry Jam and Balsamic Tart

by chefbikeski Posted on April 29, 2018

I’ve lost count now of how many times I have visited Italy, between hosting our Italiaoutdoors tours and then the on-the-ground research required to discover unique new experiences to share with our guests. My friends and family think I by … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Dessert, Tarts and Pies, Uncategorized | Tagged Balsamic vinegar, elizabeth minchilli, Ricotta, Tart | Leave a comment

Semifreddo di Nocciole con Salsa di Pesche

by chefbikeski Posted on August 19, 2017

One of the many benefits of an active holiday, like our Italy cycling tours or walking adventures, is the ability to indulge guilt-free in dessert at the end of our meal. Often we cannot decide which wonderful treat to order, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Peaches, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged Bike and Wine tours, cooking classes, culinary bike tours, Dessert, hazelnuts, Italian Food, Italy hiking trips, nocciole, Northern Italy, peaches, pesche, piedmont, private bike trips, private ski trips, semifreddo, Travel, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Frittelle al Radicchio Rosso di Treviso – Radicchio Fritters

by chefbikeski Posted on February 8, 2015

Carnevale, from the Latin carne vale, meaning “farewell to meat” is one of the biggest festivals in Italy. Similar to our Mardi Gras, it marks the two to three weeks before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of … Continue reading →

Posted in Apples, Dessert, Figs, Radicchio, Travel, Uncategorized, Veneto Food | Tagged Bike and Wine tours, carnevale, cooking classes, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, Food, frittelle, fritters, Italian cuisine, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, Italy, private bike trips, private ski trips, radicchio, Recipe, Travel, vegetarian, Veneto | Leave a comment

Crema di Mascarpone con Rabarbaro e Fragole

by chefbikeski Posted on June 5, 2014

We see many mascarpone desserts on our cycling and ski tours in Italy. It is a crucial component of tiramisu, and I use it often in my cooking classes. However, I still am often asked “What is mascarpone?” Here’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Mascarpone, Uncategorized | Tagged Bike and Wine tours, cook, Cooking, cooking classes, culinary bike tours, Dessert, Food, gluten free, Italian cuisine, Italian Food, Italiaoutdoors, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, Italy, Mascarpone, Northern Italy, private bike trips, private ski trips, Recipe, rhubarb, strawberries, Travel, vegetarian | Leave a comment

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by Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine

Category Archives: Dessert

Granita – Cool Off the Sicilian Way

Ricotta, Cherry Jam and Balsamic Tart

Semifreddo di Nocciole con Salsa di Pesche

Frittelle al Radicchio Rosso di Treviso – Radicchio Fritters

Crema di Mascarpone con Rabarbaro e Fragole

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