A super simple recipe, basically an Italian version of JELLO with cream and vanilla. Since the active ingredient is Gelatin you can use espresso cups for small whimsical rounded portions, maybe a martini glass or, a cute bundt pan, the point is you can use your imagination with the vessel. […]
Author: Belfornaio
Cheesecake-Creamy decadence and no springform pan
The secret to this recipe is after baking, FREEZE IT, unmold and serve it chilled and most importantly NO SPRINGFORM PAN. I personally prefer the filling more so than the crust so I literally just spray the inside of the cake pan I’m going to use and lightly coat it […]
Homemade Whipped Cream
You could use what is ejected from a store bought can of whipped cream, that expires in THREE MONTHS and can contain as many as TEN INGREDIENTS….OR… make your own fresh in less than 5 minutes with just 2 ingredients.
Pizzilli Fritte-Fried Pizza Dough
My favorite homemade sandwich is fried pizza dough filled with: Arugula, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, and a dollop of Smoked Ricotta. It’s typically a street food served at feasts. I had one in Castlefranci at the feast “Notte de la Focalenzia” it was in December and there were bonfires throughout the […]
Pizza-an easy dough for anyone
Pizza one of the most popular flat breads in the world. Can be topped with anything savory or sweet. My favorite toppings are ricotta with pesto and prosciutto with arugula or the classic Margherita-tomatoes with cheese and basil. The trick to a good dough is time and patience.
Quarantine 15??? Was Quarantine 35 for me, so what now?
No one, myself included is a fan of talking about weight. Last year I took little care of what I ate because if we were all gonna die of Corona who cares what you look like in a casket or as a pile of ashes in an urn. Horrendously morbid […]
Belfornaio.com discovering clarity in the age of Corona
Trying something different in the age of Corona (yes it’s Covid-19, but you know what I’m talkin about). What does Belfornaio mean???… Cute baker, a little presumptuous but you need some level of confidence in your appearance. Belpasticcere or cute pastry chef doesn’t have the same ring to it. Also […]
My Story In A Nutshell
I’m a Pastry Chef In New York City and have worked at some famous venues and restaurants. I’m trying to be more versatile in the age of Corona since the Hospitality Industry has been beatin to a bloody pulp. I WAS the quiet, keep your head down, do as […]
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