Chances are, you don’t associate peanut butter with fine dining in NH. However, today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, and our team is here to shed some light. Believe it or not, peanut butter plays a significant role in fine dining across the globe. The amazingly delicious blend of creamy, nutty goodness pairs perfectly with chocolate making it an ideal dessert option for those without allergies!
In honor of the peanut butter lover’s around the world, in this article, we’re giving you some of our favorite dessert ideas to celebrate today!

Apple and Nut Butter Puff Pastries
If you love peanut butter but not chocolate, this recipe is for you. Apples dipped in peanut butter, warmed and nestled into a flaky puff pastry, is a sure way to warm the heart on a chilly day! Check out the recipe carefully crafted by Claire Saffitz.
Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Peanut butter, chocolate, and bananas – does life get any better than that? If you’re shaking your head no, like we are, then you’ll want to be sure to check out this easy recipe by Janet McCracken and Alison Roman of Bon Appetit. This moist banana chocolate chip cake tastes like mom’s old fashioned banana bread. Then top that with a creamy peanut butter frosting?!? We’re in love.
Peanut Butter Crunch French Toast
We’ll admit, not everyone is a dessert person. Although we don’t quite understand this one, we’re here for you non-sweet toothers out there! Instead of focusing on dessert today, consider changing things up with breakfast for dinner! Surprise your taste buds with this recipe for peanut butter crunch french toast. With a total preparation and cook time of twenty minutes, how can you say no?

We could go on for hours about the endless combinations created with peanut butter – Reeses Peanut Butter Pie, Thai Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Peanut Butter Biscotti, PB and Banana sandwiches, and of course Peanut Butter Cookies.
Whatever you’re taste buds are craving, be sure to satisfy them today by stopping into your favorite NH fine dining restaurant, Piccola Italia. From our homemade sauces to satisfying desserts, we have an extensive menu that will have you returning time and again! Visit OpenTable online to make your reservation today.