Double Ginger Biscotti
Double Ginger Biscotti might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up crystallized ginger, butter, water, and a few other things to make it today. It works best as a dessert, and is done in about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Make cake and cookie mix as directed on box for gingersnaps, using 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup water. Stir in ginger. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 11x5-inch rectangle on cookie sheet.
Bake 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 10 minutes.
Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.
Bake about 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring once, until softened and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Dip one end of each cookie about halfway into white chocolate.
Place on waxed paper until set.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 34 dollars per bottle.
Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra Chianti Classico Riserva
Crisp, ripe, red berry and cherry aromas are shaped by vibrant, fresh acidity. In the mouth, flavors show classic Sangiovese notes of earth, mushrooms and leather, with a backbone of firm yet elegant tannins.Impressive concentration and depth, with blackberry and red cherry aromas and flavors set in a beautiful Chianti acidity and elegant tannic structure.