Italian + Nut and seed recipes (14)

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Chocolate Biscotti

Recipe by: Leigh Anne

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This recipe takes some time and quite a few baking trays, but it's well worth it. It makes plenty so you can give away as gifts with good coffee beans.

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Recipe by: KATHIANNE

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These are great for Christmas gifts. For a richer almond flavour, use almond extract or almond liqueur instead of the vanilla.

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Dulcia Domestica

Recipe by: GODGIFU

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This dish of dates stuffed with chopped nuts was once savoured in Ancient Rome. You can replace the pine nuts with almonds if you prefer.

Easy Toasted Almond Pesto

Recipe by: Rebecca Jane Thompson

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This is the easiest pesto recipe, using almonds instead of pine nuts. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.

Grilled figs with ricotta

Recipe by: Andrea

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This is a delicious way to use up fresh figs for a healthier dessert. They look beautiful with the toasted almond and ricotta filling.

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Italian Pan-fried Mushrooms

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Fresh exotic mushrooms are available in autumn, and they add a wonderfully concentrated flavour to this express mushroom dish. Serve with creamy pasta or griddled ciabatta and a plum tomato salad. Delicious!

Mini zuccotto

Recipe by: Andrea

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These are beautiful little desserts perfect to serve for company. A ready-made Madeira cake makes it simple and the cream/nut mixture in the middle is absolutely delicious.

Panforte

Recipe by: Andrea

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I LOVE to make this impressive, but easy cake at Christmas! The cake is so sticky that you must use edible paper to line the pan. Don’t worry if the mixture seems to cool too quickly. Just warm it up in the microwave again and keep working.

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Penne Carbonara

Recipe by: KMOMMYZ

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This is the comforting version of carbonara I grew up eating. Serve it piping hot tossed with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Pesto Del Sol

Recipe by: WMAURO

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After they soak in the sun all summer long, I cut down my basil plants and make this gorgeous pesto. This basil pesto is mellowed with fresh spinach and enhanced with black olives. I make big batches and freeze in small containers for the whole year. It will keep in the refrigerator for a week. Toss with pasta, spread on meat or sandwiches, or add a spoonful to flavour your favourite recipes. Enjoy!

Pesto sauce

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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A little home-made pesto sauce goes a long way as it is packed with flavour. Toss this sauce into piping-hot pasta just before eating. Store any leftover pesto in a screwtop jar in the fridge (cover the surface of the pesto with a little extra oil).

Pignoli Biscuits

Recipe by: Adele

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These Italian macaroon-like biscuits call for pinenuts, lending a unique flavour. These are flourless and therefore gluten free. They make delicious food gifts at Christmas.

Spiced Fruit and Nut Freezer Cake

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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This mix-and-chill take on an Italian panforte – a wonderful mix of baked fruit, nuts, honey and spice – is the fastest-ever way to make an uncooked cake and is irresistible with coffee or liqueurs. Delicious!