Desserts

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1. Ambrosia (Recipe ID: 58)

   The "food of the gods" according to Greek mythology, but this version is a popular fruit salad or dessert.

2. An Avanti Savoia Father's Day Menu (Recipe ID: 394)

   Simple, savory and fun.

3. Bananas Foster (Recipe ID: 784)

   Our version of the famous Brunch dish from Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans.

4. Cajun Icing (Recipe ID: 748)

   It is the combination of flavors and spices that give this Icing a Cajun flair.

5. Cherries with English Cream (Recipe ID: 392)

   Pitting the cherries takes a little time, but worth it.

6. Cherry Party Fruit Bowl (Recipe ID: 395)

   Beautiful, refreshing, healthful and a snap to prepare.

7. Chocolate Sauce (Recipe ID: 290)

   Especially easy to make, even easier to eat.

8. Cinnamon Rolls (Recipe ID: 727)

   Almost everyone's favorite- especially kids.  This is a very uncomplicated recipe and children will love to help make them.

9. Creamed Strawberries with Chocolate and Rum (Recipe ID: 752)

   Sweet and simple recipe from Chef Rene Verdon, White House Chef to the Kennedy's.

10. Crispy Fruit and Cheese Rounds (Recipe ID: 80)

    Low on calories not on taste, substitute our Balsamic Four-Onion Spread to add savory variety.

11. Currant Scones (Recipe ID: 347)

    Scones with tea.  Tea with scones.  It will make a Scotsman (or woman) out of anybody.

12. Dolce di Polenta (Recipe ID: 240)

    Sweet Polenta Loaf- our Americanized version of an Italian favorite.

13. Fresh Fruit Refrain (Recipe ID: 501)

    Fresh fruit and no cooking required dessert.

14. Fried Apple Rings (Recipe ID: 761)

    Good dessert or breakfast.

15. Fruit Compote (Recipe ID: 61)

    Low sugar content, high flavor content.

16. Fruit Treasure Muffins (Recipe ID: 56)

    Muffins may be stored, tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to three months.  For some added flavor try Plum oil in place of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

17. Graham Cracker Fruit Toss (Recipe ID: 96)

    Low cal, low sugar content.  Easy and fun for kids as well.

18. Homemade British Mixed Spice (Recipe ID: 641)

    Used to flavor Irish Christmas Meat Roll, Boiled Cake and other recipes.

19. Homemade Rusks (Recipe ID: 412)

    Rusks are slices of bread that are baked untl they are very dry.  This version is sweet and flavored with black pepper, raisins and almonds.

20. Lemon Confectioner's Icing (Recipe ID: 728)

    Serve with pound cake, ginger bread and cinnamon rolls.

21. Mixed Fruit Compote (Recipe ID: 460)

    Classic compote using dried fruit- do use unsulfured fruit.

22. Native American Blueberry Dessert (Wojapi) (Recipe ID: 474)

    Wojapi (pronounced Wo-Zha-Pee) is a traditional Native American fresh berry dish.

23. Old Fashioned Cooked-Milk Buttercream Frosting (Recipe ID: 798)

    Another recipe from cake master, Warren Brown.

24. Panettone Tuaca Trifle (Recipe ID: 862)

    Cubes of traditional holiday cake of Milan drizzled with Tuaca, a vanilla-orange Liqueur Italiano from Tuscany, layered with pastry cream and whipped cream. 

25. Peach Melba (Recipe ID: 171)

    This is but one of many versions of a popular dessert created by the famed french chef, Auguste Escoffier for the opera singer, Nellie Melba.

26. Pears Poached in Muscadine Wine (Recipe ID: 280)

    Pears can be poached in red wine, white wine or in this case, muscadine.

27. Poached pears with white Balsamic vinegar (Recipe ID: 270)

    Sublime flavor combination!

28. Raspberry Sauce (Coulis) (Recipe ID: 367)

    Raspberry sauce that can be served with many dishes.

29. Sour Mash Chocolate Icing (Recipe ID: 212)

    Perfect recipe for the "Southern Gentleman".  The icing for the Queen of the Cumberlands or Queen of the Smokies cakes.

30. Strawberries in Red Wine (Fragole Al Vino Rosso) (Recipe ID: 199)

    This is a delicious (and to Americans, unusual) way to serve fresh strawberries.  It is best served when marinated for only a couple of hours, much longer and the berries get a little soggy.  Don't be fooled by the lucious taste, the syrup packs a whalop!

31. Stuffed Pear (Pere Ripiene) (Recipe ID: 140)

    Italian genus: fruit, cheese and nuts all in one dish!

32. Tortine di Riso Con Salsa di Cioccolato (Recipe ID: 849)

    Small rice cakes with chocolate sauce

33. White Wine Poached Pears (Recipe ID: 472)

    Basic and beautiful, one of many possible variations.

34. Yogurt Dip for Fruit (Recipe ID: 79)

    Low cal, no sugar great idea for people watching thier sugar intake.