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Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu

Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 16 oz. mascarpone - softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons rum 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Espresso Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup ground chocolate Cooking Instructions: Whisk 1/3 cup of sugar with egg yolks for two minutes until light yellow and tripled in volume. Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Add the Marsala and continue whisking constantly for about five minutes or until the temperature of the mixture reaches 150 degrees on a digital thermometer. Set aside and allow to cool...

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Blueberry and Lemon Olive Oil Gelato

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 6 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 2/3 cup of  Bella Nonnas Lemon Olive Oil 1/4 teaspoon salt  Bella Nonnas Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar for drizzling when served. Cooking Instructions: Combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon zest together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally, being mindful that the pot does not boil over or burn. Keep the berries on medium heat until they release their juices Servings: 4-6

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Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder3 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 large eggs1 cup of Bella Nonnas Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups grated zucchini1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Products You Will Need: Bella Nonnas Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Instructions:Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 350degrees FSift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.Beat eggs, olive oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts (if using) until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.Bake on the center rack...

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Whole Wheat Extra Virgin Olive Oil Banana Bread

Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)In a separate bowl blend together6 tablespoons  Bella Nonnas All Natural Butter Flavored extra virgin olive oil2/3 cup sugar2 large eggs, lightly beatenProducts You Will Need:Butter Flavored Olive Oil Cooking Instructions:Preheat the oven to 350. Thoroughly grease a standard loaf pan with one teaspoon of All Natural Butter Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Combine the wet ingredients in the bowl with the dry ingredients until just incorporated - do not over mix. Scrape the batter into a pan and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack for 5 to...

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