Falafel and hummus & angelica cake
2022 Italy
Sonia explores Middle Eastern flavors with homemade Falafel and Hummus, demonstrating how to achieve the perfect texture and flavor balance in these classic dishes. For dessert, she bakes Angelica Cake, a beautiful braided sweet bread filled with chocolate and dried fruit. This episode combines exotic, savory flavors with a stunningly sweet treat.
Casts:
Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
Studio:
Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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