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Francesca Zani

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Chocolate Chip Cookie with Ricotta
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Raf’s French and Italian Bakery

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com July 20, 2025

Raf’s I walked into a dimly lit foyer facing a cute banquet and pastry counter. I marveled at the offerings that were placed in a mid century vintage pastry case. The Italian French inspired eatery would be a great spot to have breakfast or brunch, quietly. Pastry Chef Camari Mick is amplifying the pastry game…

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Brownie Boats
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Brownie Boats

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Gooey Brownie Boats have made their way under the topic of friendship. My gals and I make plans surrounded by none other than the cookie skillets and chocolate lava cakes at local restaurants. We thrive off the little bits left on the plate. Who’s the one always to take the last bite? We want nothing…

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Peanut butter Chocolate Chunk Blondies
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Peanut butter Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Yield: 12 pieces Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes GATHER THE GOODS 1 1/3 cup (160 g.) all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup ( 120 g.) crunchy peanut butter 3/4 (160 g.) cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 6 ounces semi-sweet…

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Sour Cream Fudge Cake
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Sour Cream Fudge Cake

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

GATHER THE GOODS 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teapsoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sour cream 2 1/4 cups brown sugar 3 eggs 4 oz. German sweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup espresso (must be cold) MAKE IT Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of…

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Mocha Latte
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Mocha Latte

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

I find myself at a cafe or bakery every weekend ordering a decaf espresso latte. They are my absolute favorite beverage loaded with steamy milk. I don’t typically order mocha lattes because they’re never quite as I imagine them to be. Basically I want drinking chocolate with a latte splash. So here’s my perfect mocha…

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Chocolate Chunk Espresso Bars
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Chocolate Chunk Espresso Bars

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

These blondie bars were perfect from the first batch. I was actually surprised they came out so well usually it takes me a couple tries to perfect a baked item. Espresso and chocolate are a synonymous pair and against the fudgy cookie base you’ll want to keep munching.   Yield: 12 pieces Total Time: 1…

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