Welcome to Sweet Savory World — your home for Italian, French and American desserts, professional-style baking, and insider glimpses into la dolce vita.
I’m Nicole, an American living in Italy, and I’m here to share both the timeless classics of Italian pastry and the bold creativity of American baking. From panna cotta to cakes, from tiramisù to tarts—every recipe is designed to teach, inspire, and elevate your skills with detailed pastry courses and baking classes.
Whether you’re dreaming of taking a pastry chef course, exploring Italian baking classes online, or just want to make your desserts look (and taste) like they came from a pastry school—you're in the right place. My masterclass-style videos give you the confidence and structure to bake like a pro, right from home.
Sweet Savory World is more than food—it's about learning, discovery, and the joy of making something beautiful. Subscribe for elegant desserts, in-depth tutorials, and a taste of Italy… wherever you are.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu—2 Shapes, Oven-Baked, EASY!
Watch the our VIDEO recipe: https://youtu.be/vQs0oEcwCgA
The perfect easy dish for a holiday, special dinner or Valentine's Day. Looks hard, but is simple once you know how to do it.
I always recommend using a thermometer to check for doneness—it's the best tool for avoiding to under OR overcooking the chicken.
Here's the product we use in the video for anyone who is interested in mastering meat (and bakes—because a thermometer like this works great for bread or cakes as well): amzn.to/4oWTrN8 (affiliate link)
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5 Mistakes Beginner Bakers Make... and How to Fix Them!
Check out my new article on substack: sweetsavoryworld.substack.com/p/5-mistakes-beginne…
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😋 Buttery French Mashed Potatoes 🧈🥔
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/1MXeun15Dt0
This potato dish helped earn France its first Michelin star! They are not for the butter-timid 😅 but this is BEST potato purée I've ever tasted.
Like a buttery cloud, they melt in the mouth. Pure airy silk. You've got to try them! Let me know in the comments what you loved to served mashed potatoes or potato purée with! 👇💬
—Nicole
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San Francisco Sourdough Bread
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/Pu0aURIf_QI
Want to get serious about baking? My family could not get enough of this!
#bread #baking #breadmaking #recipe
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Cozy French Onion Soup— Winter Comfort Food
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/Y8PEtYkPqlM
There are few things cozier than a proper French onion soup simmering slowly on the stove. This is comfort food at its best: sweet onions cooked down patiently, a deep brown broth, toasted baguette, and a generous layer of melted Gruyère.
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🎭 Italian Carnival Cookies 🎉
Video coming soon!
In the meantime, learn all about them in my article 👉sweetsavoryworld.substack.com/p/these-italian-carn…
These fried cookies aren't what you imagine. They are bubbly, flaky, light and perfect to snack on. Ever tried them? Let me know in the comments!
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Tuscan Beans: One Pot, Two Dinners!
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/eFpoCBSvviQ
This is the kind of food Italians make when it’s cold, everyone’s hungry, and no one wants to think too hard. A single pot of Tuscan beans, slowly cooked until creamy and deeply flavorful—then turned into two different dinners.
First, the beans on their own: rich, comforting, and complete. Served with some bread for dinner.
Then, the next day? Thin the remaining sauce and combine with a small pasta (think ditalini or little gnocchi), finished the Italian way so the sauce clings, thickens, and becomes something entirely new: Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans).
This is comfort food that actually comforts. 🥰
#pasta #beans #comfortfood #hearty
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🍰 Sweet Savory World— the Newsletter! 🥰
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✨ Recipe of the day
The kind you actually feel like making — sometimes cozy, sometimes bright, always tested.
🎥 Behind the scenes
What I’m baking, what worked, what didn’t, and why a recipe changed at the last minute.
🍰 Baking, pastries & desserts
From everyday treats to the classics I keep coming back to (with the occasional savory favorite too).
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Nicole 💛
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🍕 Easy Mini Pizzas (Homemade, Soft!) — For Game Day and Parties or Pizza Night #newyear 🥳
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/PfzPUP6USDk
These mini pizzas are soft, fluffy, and made from scratch the same day — perfect for New Year’s Day, game day, or any party where everyone wants “just one more.” No stand mixer required– but of course use it if you've got it!
#pizza #recipeoftheday #baking
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Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches with a Gooey, Cheesy Center!
Watch my NEW video recipe 👉 https://youtu.be/rXoxE1_CS4s
These fantastic sandwiches are the Italian 'Mozzarella in Carrozza' (Mozzarella in a Carriage) and they are a treat for kids and adults alike! Better than grilled cheese or mozzarella sticks? You decide and let me know in the comments! 💬
Perfect for a last minute #newyear #appetizer !
You can serve with with a dip like pesto or marinara sauce, or fill them with more than mozzarella. In Italy, common extras include pesto, sundried tomato, anchovy filets or even zucchini flowers.
Happy New Year's Eve... and Happy Cooking! 🥳
– Nicole
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