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Savory Baci di Dama: Italian Cheese Biscuits with Goat Cheese Filling

If you love Italian aperitivo food, these savory baci di dama are a lovely alternative to the more familiar sweet version. Instead of hazelnut biscuits filled with chocolate, these little savoury bites are made with flour, ground almonds and grated Pecorino cheese, then sandwiched together with a creamy goat cheese and chive filling. The name baci di dama means “lady’s kisses”. These traditional Piedmontese biscuits are usually sweet, with two small rounded halves joined by chocolate. This savoury variation takes inspiration from their distinctive shape and turns them into elegant little bites for a party, a drinks gathering or a special antipasto platter. The biscuit dough combines almonds and Pecorino for a rich, nutty and savoury flavour. A little dry white wine helps bring the dough together, while the filling balances the biscuits with the tanginess of goat cheese, the freshness of chives and the lightness of whipped cream. A sprinkle of chopped pistachios adds colour and a delic...

Homemade Japanese Gyoza: Pork Dumplings with Crispy Bottoms

There is something wonderfully satisfying about making dumplings from scratch. Preparing the dough, mixing a flavourful filling and folding each little parcel by hand takes a bit of time, but it is also a lovely way to slow down in the kitchen. Gyoza are Japanese dumplings inspired by Chinese jiaozi. They are usually filled with pork and vegetables, then cooked so that the bottoms become golden and crisp while the tops steam gently under a lid. The contrast between the soft wrapper and the caramelised base is one of the things that makes them so irresistible. For this homemade gyoza recipe, I make the wrappers from scratch using just flour and boiling water. The pork filling is flavoured with cabbage, spring onions, fresh ginger and soy sauce, while a simple dipping sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar and chilli oil adds a tangy, spicy finish. Making the wrappers and folding the dumplings takes practice, but they do not need to look perfect to taste delicious. You can also prepare ...

Baci di Dama: Traditional Italian Hazelnut Cookies with Chocolate

Some Italian biscuits are so charming that their name alone is enough to make you smile. Baci di dama , which translates as “lady’s kisses”, are delicate hazelnut biscuits joined together with a layer of dark chocolate. Their rounded shape, with the chocolate filling connecting the two halves, is said to resemble a kiss. These traditional Italian hazelnut cookies originated in Piedmont, a region in northwestern Italy where hazelnuts have long been an important local ingredient. They were readily available and relatively inexpensive, making them a natural choice for traditional baking. Over time, baci di dama became popular throughout Italy. Today, you can find versions made with almonds as well as hazelnuts, but I prefer to stay faithful to the original recipe. The toasted hazelnut flavour pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, creating a biscuit that is rich and fragrant without being overly sweet. This recipe takes a little more time and care than some everyday biscuits, especially b...

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