Bread and Beta

Category: Desserts

  • The Great Italian Cookie Caper – Part I

    A few weeks ago I had outlined the reasoning behind the Italian Cookie Caper. This winter has been an anise-flavored frenzy of cookie baking. I have made around 8 or 9 different versions of anise cookies since sometime in mid-January. I’ve studiously examined different recipes from books and online sources. I’ve combined and mixed different […]

  • Who ses-a-me can’t make cookies?

    My Italian Cookie cravings have two sides. The first is for a light, crisp and flavorful anisette toast. The flip side is for a dense sesame cookie. Neither are too sweet and can be enjoyed for breakfast as readily as for dessert. My first attempt at making sesame cookies was not really good. Although the […]

  • Little bit of Heaven – Valentine's Special

    I have a special secret-weapon dessert that I make maybe once a year. Twice if Mike is extra good. I can’t claim to have created this recipe, I am just glad that I am fortunate enough to be in on the secret. The recipe came from my sister, I think she saw it in a […]

  • Sweet-Tart Ricotta Toast

    Now that I have an abundance of fresh ricotta cheese, I’m eager to try ricotta-based recipes. Please send me any you think I should make. A late night snack produced this delectable dish. Sweet-Tart Ricotta Toast Serves 2 Walnuts Honey Fresh Ricotta Cheese Starfruit (kiwi, nectarine or other tart fruit would work equally well here) […]

  • The Great Italian Cookie Caper – the beginning

    I’m in love with an Italian (American) and I also am in love with Italian cookies. Since moving away from the Italian-American epicenter of Astoria, I’ve been sorely missing my Italian cookie fix. I know there are many places a short walk away from my office in Boston’s North End, that offer an assortment of […]