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Anise Pizzelles

SUBMITTED BY: KEVINB63 

Italian Pizzelles made with anise oil. You will need to have a pizzelle iron to make these cookies. This recipe makes a very large batch.

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Submitted by: livduran 
A hint of salt and sweet from homemade candied pecans gives maple-flavored ice cream a refreshing taste. Half-and-half cream adds richness and the candied pecans taste like pralines. 

Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

Submitted by: JennM 
Home Town: Corona, California, USA
Living In: Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
A rich white cake baked in a fluted tube pan has the beguiling flavor of sweet basil. The cake is served with fresh strawberries in balsamic syrup for an unusual and fresh springtime dessert. 

Italian Easter Cheesecake

Submitted by: BON APPETIT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Living In: Fresh Meadows, New York, USA
Adapted from an old Italian Easter cake recipe, this extravagant ricotta cheesecake is enriched with a dozen eggs, mascarpone cheese, cream, and anise liqueur. It's baked in a sweet, rich dough. The large recipe will make a 9-inch cheesecake plus another 8x8-inch cake, 3 8x8-inch square cakes, or one very big cheesecake. 

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Submitted by: CindyAnn 
Home Town: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Living In: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Raspberry sauce is swirled into the batter of a creamy white chocolate cheesecake. Garnish with white chocolate curls if desired. 

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Submitted by: INGRIDEVOGEL 
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Provided by: Erin Nesbit
These traditional crepes are made with eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil. 
 

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