The Tuscan answer to biscotti, these twice-baked almond cookies are extra crunchy. In Toscana, cantucci are traditionally dunked in Vin Santo, sweet dessert wine – but they are also perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.
This cake is so fragrant and fruity that the smell alone will make your mouth water. Fresh citrus zests perk up the rich olive oil cake. Poached pears are optional.
This extra soft, doughy, chewy, naan is brushed generously with caramelized garlic herb butter. So easy make, and pretty difficult to mess up, you simply can't go wrong with this naan.
Variation: Add 1 cup of blanched young green beans (or haricot verts) and 6 new potatoes, boiled and halved. Toss the cooked vegetables with the pesto sauce before adding the cooked pasta.: