Definition: Cannoli


Updated 02/02/10 12:31 PM · Posted by partysugar · 20 comments

Cannoli

Cannoli A typical Italian dessert that consists of deep fried pasta with a creamy filling. Usually the pasta is tubular or horn shaped and filled with a sweetened ricotta/whipped cream mixture of chocolate chunks, vanilla, candied fruit, or nuts. Read more

Italian Food Break Down: Numbers to Know Before You Mangia!


Updated 03/15/07 7:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Italian Food Break Down:  Numbers to Know Before You Mangia!

Who doesn't love a slice of cheese pizza, Lasagna or Anitpasto? And those Italian desserts like gelato or a cannoli - they're just so delicious, it's hard to hold back. Each of these are based on a regular restaurant portion: Antipasto Salad: 136 cals, 8g fat, 13g carbs Bruschetta (1 piece with tomato and basil): 102 cals, 3g fat, 17g carbs Chicken Cacciatore: 370 cals, 22g fat, 4g Read more