My Italian Comfort Food
fried recipes
With the intermittent hot temperature of late summer, I take the opportunity to organize a dinner with Tex-Mex flavours, who wants to come? Mandatory tacos at the center of the table! that is, crunchy cornmeal-based shells filled as desired with the classic spicy and hot flavors of Mexican cuisine: guacamole sauce, chicken fajitas and chili. […]
In Italy people says that meatballs are absolutely what you must avoid ordering at the restaurant or in the canteen … luckily, we cook at home so we can enjoy them without fear of having to ask ourselves what was inside?? I’m joking 😉 today I’m revealing you my recipe for very tender meatballs with […]
I would love to eat fried bites!! So this is the solution: super savory donuts stuffed with mozzarella and ham! There are two secrets to enjoy them at their best: a creamy and enveloping filling and a ready-made friyng dough (which will make this recipe even easier;-) Ready? Then let’s get started! MAKES […]
I love variations, what about you? Especially when “I exaggerate just a pinch …” with the portions and there’s half a pot of risotto left over! What better time, then, to experiment something new? Creamy and delicious, you can serve my special arancini cheese-filled as an appetizer or as a main dish (just add a […]
There’s a burning issue that comes to my mind every time I make homemade custard (which requires some yolks ….): “What can I do with leftover egg whites???” Meringues? Sure! but as you know I really prefer savory food.. Listen: I found another greedy way to use egg white: Parmigiano small balls! Well: only 2 […]
One of the most delicious way to taste artichokes. I really love them! MAKES 15 bites READY IN 30’ INGREDIENTS: 2 artichokes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped onion 2 tablespoons water Salt to taste 3,5 oz Ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese 4-5 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 […]
Ham and Parmigiano (not Parmesan!) meatballs recall me the last food truck festival I visited. A 100% Emilian chef, while handing me a nest full of this yummy food, asked me with that unmistakable accent: “Are you from Modena?” I almost wanted to say yes. How can you not to make friends in front of […]