When I wrote about stressing over my menu for our vegetarian friends, I neglected to mention that they used to own a very popular local bakery so I also was consternating on what to serve for dessert. I really shouldn’t worry because they are always so complimentary about whatever I serve. Instead of playing it safe, I like to make something I’ve never made before. It makes it more interesting and then if it’s not a success, I can always use the excuse that it was a new recipe!
In the same issue of Gourmet (April 2008) where I found our entree, I had seen a lemon crostata which sounded interesting. When I read the recipe and saw that there were ground almonds in the crust, I knew this would be our dessert. I love lemon curd and the combination of the tart filling and the almond lattice crust made this different from other lemon tarts I’ve made. Of course once it was made I started second guessing myself, thinking that I should have rolled the crust a little thinner, but when all was said and done, we all liked it just the way it was.
Head over to Epicurious.com for the recipe. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream. The “bakers” approved!
Hi,
I’m brand new (yours is my first blog visited) and I’ve found you because I’m from Calitri. It seems that you can cook better than all the women here… here in the whole Italy!!!
I wonder if you are a pro-cook trained in some fabolous restaurant: you are by far more than a lover. My compliments and welcome everytime you’ll be back here.
Canio-thank you for the compliments! I did own a a cafe, but am now a “home cook”. My grandparents came from Calitri-they were Maffucci and Capossela.. Maybe we’re related!
Are you a Maffucci too?…what a nice surprise!
It’s not a kind of “the Godfather” or “theory of blood and race”, but if you belong to Maffucci’s, then you are not only a welcome guest in Calitri…you are in the family!
Greaaaaaaaat!
I mean: when you are here remember that whatever you need just tell me, you have a friend now (maybe a cousin).
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Bye
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It certainly looks beautiful!
Hi Janie! That crostata sounds delicious! I love crostata of any type but the lemon sounds good right about now during these cold winter months!
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Another “must try” recipe! Looks and sounds so good. Lemon and almond are both two of my favorite pastry flavors.
Wanda-the combination of the lemon and the subtle flavor of the almonds is wonderful. You’ll like it-I will definitely make this again.