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 […]