What is it?

This crunchy twice-baked Italian cookie is a delicious snack on its own. But biscotti can also be a component of more complex dishes, crumbled over a parfait or crushed to make a crust.

Don’t have it?

Substitue amaretti, another crumbly almond cookie.

How to choose:

You can buy good-quality biscotti at some supermarkets and Italian specialty markets. They’re also simple tomake from scratch.

Recipes

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  St-Germain Custard and Roasted Grape Parfaits

  The floral notes of St-Germain are carried in the custard and pair perfectly with the grapes. Try the custard on its own, too, as a topping for fresh fruit or…

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  Potato and Leek Galette with Rosemary and Sea-Salt Crust

  Potatoes and leeks baked in a buttery crust are punctuated with the snap of aged provolone and the flavor of rosemary.