Won’t you just look at these cuties? Aren’t they gorgeous?Their looks aren’t all they have got going for them. These little cheesecakes have a wonderful fresh flavour coming from the tangy lemon. The surprise comes later when after the first taste the limoncello joins the party. Although it’s quite a heavy liqueur (at least for me…
Tag: dessert
Z is for Zabaglione
This dessert has been a revelation to me. It always amazes me how 6 (!) egg yolks can turn into something as divine as this Zabaglione. The dessert is incredibly quick and easy to make, but stunningly flavourful. It looks creamy, but it actually isn’t at all! However, it is incredibly sweet and you have…
Y is for Your Italian Food Travel List
So, there’s been 28 posts about Italian cuisine so far. Some are recipes made throughout the country, and some are recipes specific to a certain region. It’s easy to get lost in what is made where and such, so I’ve created an overview of the recipes that have been on the blog, which let you…
L is for Limoncello
Limoncello. The deliciously acidic lemon infused liqueur so characteristic for Italy. Namely southern Italy, where the most beautiful lemons are produced. Think of the Gulf of Naples, the Amalfi coast, as well as the islands of Capri and Sicily. The lemon liqueur is made of the zest of the lemons, preferably the Sorrento type. The zest,…
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
You people. You have no idea how happy you make me and how I blessed I feel. All your sweet comments and likes on my blog have made me feel on top of the world. And now there are more than 200 awesome folks following Basil and Oil! To show you how much I care,…
Sweet Sunday – Homemade Granola with Nuts
First of all…. HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you have all had great holidays filled with lots of joy and food! Let’s kick some ass in 2015! Secondly, it’s Sweet Sunday! It has been somewhat quiet on my blog these last two weeks. I had some time off work and decided to truly relax during…
Sweet Sunday – Yogurt with Candied Pecans à la Vince
About two years ago my parents and I went to the United States. During our three-week roadtrip we visited the Eastcoast, places such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and so on. This is still one of the best holidays I’ve ever had. To end the intense travelling, packing and unpacking, and driving, the last…
Sweet Sunday – Classic Tiramisu
For a recipe that is so globally known to be an Italian staple dish, Tiramisu is actually a relatively new creation. It has been invented in the 1960’s, although there is still debate on the location and the creator. Nevertheless, it has quickly become a classic dessert in Italy. Originally, Tiramisu did not include Marsala or…
Sweet Sunday – Blueberry Nectarine Soy Popsicles
As it’s currently 30 degrees Celcius where I live -I’m guessing even hotter in other parts of the world- I have cravings for icecream. And lots of it. So what do we do then? We make it ourselves of course. This is probably the shortest, and easiest recipe that I have and will ever post….
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