This classic Italian apple dessert is a wonderful way to welcome the crisp days of autumn.
Tag: Baking
Torta Rustica di Mele
Torta Pasqualina
(Italian Easter spinach, ricotta and egg torte)
Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.
Torta Maria Luisa
(Latin marmalade-filled layer cake)
A simple yet elegant cake from Colombia and El Salvador. Moist layers of white cake are spread with fruit preserves, stacked and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Torta di Noci
(Italian walnut cake)
Walnuts (noci) are a favorite of the Italians, and this simple, dense cake makes excellent use of their rich, round flavor.
Torta di Mele
(Italian apple torte)
Torta di mele is a typical Tuscan dessert. Tuscans are known for finding all kinds of ways to use up leftover bread, and day-old bread is best for this recipe.
Torta de Plátano
(Colombian plantain bread)
A deliciously simple twist on banana bread, what makes this version of torta de plátano particularly Colombian is the addition of white cheese and guava paste.
Tarte Tatin
(French caramelized apple tart)
This ridiculously easy-to-make apple tart was purportedly created by accident at the Hotel Tatin south of Paris as a way to save an apple pie gone wrong.
Tah Chin
(Persian layered rice and chicken dish)
Tah chin is a dramatic Persian rice dish. Partly cooked rice is flavored with saffron, yogurt and egg yolks and then layered in a dish with chicken or lamb.
Sweet Potato Pie
(American, Southern-Soul sweet potato open-faced tart)
Sweet potato pies are an old Southern American favorite. Compared to that Thanksgiving standby, the pumpkin pie, sweet potato pies are a little bit denser and richer.
Strawberry Shortcake
(American strawberries with a sweet biscuit)
Strawberry shortcake is a classic American early summer dessert. It comes together quickly and easily and is the perfect way to finish a picnic in May or June.