Italian Amaretti Semifreddo with Espresso and Dark Cocoa Sauce Reading Time: Approximately 8–10 minutes Servings: 8 Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Freezing Time: Minimum 6 hours Total Time: Approximately 7 hours Story of the Dish Semifreddo is one of the great expressions of Italian frozen pastry. Its name literally means “half-cold,” but the term describes much more than serving temperature. A properly made semifreddo occupies the space between a frozen mousse a

Crema di Liquore alla Nocciola Piemontese (Homemade Italian Piedmont Hazelnut Cream Liqueur) Story of the Dish Ingredient Selection and Quality The quality of fresh roasted hazelnuts determines the quality of the finished liqueur. Homemade Italian liqueurs contain very few ingredients, so there is nowhere for stale produce, weak aromatics or poor-quality alcohol to hide. Choose ingredients at peak condition, clean them carefully and remove any bruised, oxidized or bitter mate

Italian Amaretti and Marsala Tiramisù Story of the Dish Reading Time: Approximately 8–10 minutes Servings: 8 Prep Time: 45 minutes Chilling Time: 8 hours Total Time: Approximately 8 hours 45 minutes Tiramisù is one of the most recognizable desserts of modern Italian cuisine. Its classic identity is built around a remarkably simple combination: mascarpone, eggs, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and savoiardi. Yet the dessert also lends itself naturally to regional reinterpretation when t