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Stress Baking? Try These Italian Dessert Recipes

<h2>Michele Sessa is an Italian American home chef raised in upstate NY with a flair for creating new recipes. When she was young, her great grandmother would watch her while her parents worked. She only spoke Italian, and they communicated through the magic of cooking. The duo would bake, garden and even take care of the chickens, which developed Michele’s passion for making people happy through her food. All the women in her family fostered the importance of family, faith and healthy food.</h2>
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<h2>Working in the apparel business for over 25 years in NYC and traveling the world for developing fashion lines, her love of different cuisines grew. Of course, Italian food is near and dear to her heart, but she now develops Greek, Asian, Latin and Mexican recipes for her family and for parties.</h2>
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<h2>Now living in Florida with her husband and extended family, she even teaches her friends her innovative takes on Italian classic dishes. Everyone wants and invitation to her Italian Sunday feasts she makes for 8-14 family members, and everyone gets to pick their favorite dinner for their birthday celebration. Her Mother Louise has finally left NY and is living nearby, and they love cooking and baking together, especially for the traditional holiday meals. She learned everything about being a gracious hostess from her mom, and they even catered a large wedding for 65 guests in their backyard when her cousins came to America from Italy to get married!</h2>
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<h2>Michele’s love for her heritage and family continues to drive her knack for entertaining, decorating and cooking. Instagram is another place where she shares her recipes, and she has a great following for her handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michele7533/"><u>@michele7533</u></a>. Make sure to stop by her page for inspiration and her authentic stories through her eyes and her food! Casa Michele’s kitchen is a special place that you can visit through her page!</h2>


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<p>Richard is the co-founder, managing editor and publisher of Appetito. He is also co-author of the book series Preserved, former U.S. editor of La Cucina Italiana, and former editor-in-chief of the website Food Republic and the magazines <em>Manhattan</em>, <em>Miami</em>, and <em>Complex</em>.</p>


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<p>Danielle is a certified holistic health coach and self-taught chef. Raised in a large Italian family on Long Island, she developed a deep love for homegrown foods and the importance of cooking and eating together. Living in both New York and Los Angeles exposed Danielle to a vast array of cuisines and cultures, enriching her palate and her soul. Her passion for global flavor inspires her everyday reinforcing her belief that the most delicious foods are cooked with the freshest ingredients. She believes eating close to the earth is the key to exceptional taste and longer more satiating lives with family and friends. You can find her recipes and nutrition tips on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehealthyishchef/"><u>@thehealthyishchef.</u></a></p>
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