15 Life-Changing Cooking Secrets You Can Learn From Italians

Ever had chocolate salami? It's one of the best things I tried in Italy, and no, it's not made of actual meat. The traditional Italian and Portugese dessert is named after its resemblance to salami, and it's made with melted chocolate, crushed biscotti, butter, and nuts. Sometimes alcohol, like cognac or amaretto liqueur, is added to the mix. The final product tastes like brownie batter, and each smooth bite melts in your mouth. The next time you're serving up a cheese and meat platter for a crowd, I'd highly recommend adding chocolate salami for dessert.