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Apple Strudel and Whisky Ice Cream
While making your own dough is quite simple, having enough room and getting the technique exactly right can be a challenge. CSL has divided the dough to make it easier to roll and stretch.
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Purple Sweet Potato Jelly Roll
An unusual colour is not the only thing this jelly roll has going for it – it also features the soft crunch of coconut and one of the staples of the Philippines, ube, which lends a soft, earthy sweetness.
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Cassata
This is a simple, classic dessert, made from ricotta and sponge cake, and should not be confused with cassata gelata, which is an ice-cream bombe. Prepare it a day ahead of time.
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Courgette Leaf and Fresh Tomato Soup with Pastina
At long last, a recipe for courgette/zucchini leaves! The flavour is slightly bitter from the leaves, but it is balanced well with the sweetness of the tomatoes, onions, and basil.
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Tomato Sauce with Almonds
I believe this tasty, satisfying and easy-to-make pesto originates from the Trapani province, but it is available in all good trattorias throughout the island, often listed on the menu as pasta picchi pacchi.
