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Hazelnut cake- 3 ingredients combined to make an irresistible cake

November 6, 2018 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

Hazelnuts are one of our favourite ingredients. Their intense nutty flavour combined with chocolate, honey, pears or cream make a perfect autumn dessert. Hazelnut cake is a traditional cake from Piedmont which is renowned for their hazelnuts many of which make their way into Ferrero Roche. This cake has only 3 ingredients but feel free… 

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Filed Under: Any Season, Autumn Recipes, Child friendly desserts, Child friendly recipes, Courses, Dairy free desserts, Dairy-Free recipes, Dolci (Dessert) Recipes from Piemonte (Piedmont), Dolci (Desserts), Egg Recipes, Gluten free desserts, Gluten-Free Recipes, Hazelnut Recipes, Recipes from Piemonte (Piedmont), Vegetarian Desserts, Vegetarian recipes, Winter Recipes

Torta di nocciole (hazelnut cake) – Piemonte

Torta di nocciole (hazelnut cake) – Piemonte   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins   It is difficult to believe that 3 ingredients can make such an amazing cake. Of course, as there are so few, the flavour of your hazelnuts will be the most important factor in… 

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Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria

  Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria   Print Prep time 40 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 40 mins   This is a great starter which works well as a main for any vegetarians. It could also be served as a side dish with a meaty meatloaf and be… 

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Torta di grano saraceno / Buckweizentorte (buckwheat cake filled with lingonberry jam) – Alto Adige

Torta di grano saraceno (buckwheat cake layered with lingonberry jam)

Torta di grano saraceno / Buckweizentorte (buckwheat cake filled with lingonberry jam) – Trentino Alto-Adige   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour   While buckwheat is tends to be associated with wheat, it is in fact not a wheat at all or even a grass. The seeds of… 

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Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach)

Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach)   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   This is a classic dish in our home for Easter lunch. Sadly anyone who has had the frozen or ready-made versions of cannelloni may shudder at its mention but… 

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Crostata di riso (rice custard tart)

Crostata di riso (rice custard tart)   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 1 hour 50 mins   This rice custard tart is a delicious combination of a creamy, vanilla-flecked rice pudding with a caramelised top all baked in a crisp shortbread crust. It’s the perfect cure for… 

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Frittata di riso (rice omelette) -Lombardia

Frittata di riso (rice omelette) -Lombardia   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 45 mins   This recipe produces a crispy crusted rice omelette with a creamy core and spots of oozing cheese. Children adore it and when cut into wedges, it is the perfect meal-on-the-go or picnic food. Cut-up… 

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Torta di pistacchi (pistachio cake) – Sicilia

Torta di pistacchi (pistachio cake) – Sicilia   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins   This recipe produces a delicate pistachio-flavoured sponge cake sandwiching pistachio cream. This is the cake I eat when I want to remember the Sicilian sunshine on my face and the taste of the… 

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Gnocchi all romana (semolina slices baked with Parmigiano-Reggiano) -Lazio

Gnocchi all romana (semolina slices baked with Parmigiano-Reggiano) -Lazio   Print Prep time 4 hours Cook time 40 mins Total time 4 hours 40 mins   Here is the recipe for creamy semolina slices baked until golden topped with butter and melted Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. 100 grams of chopped ham can be added to these, if… 

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Frittata di zucchine (courgette / zucchini omelette)

Frittata di zucchine (courgette / zucchini omelette)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins   Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten Free, Dairy Free*eliminate cheese, Vegetarian Here is a quick, simple and nutritious dish which works well as a starter, light lunch or as a main with a… 

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