My Italian Comfort Food
Second course and side dish in a single bite? Here’s how: with meatballs and baked potatoes skewers! Tender meatballs interspersed with the indispensable taste of baked potatoes, crunchy and tasty … what more could you want? MAKES 6-8 SKEWERS READY IN 30’ INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground meat (pork + beef) 1 egg […]
Sometimes some vegetables seem a bit complicated to eat, or at least not very tempting. Among these, a classic are dark-colored leafy vegetables (such as chard, black cabbage, herbs and so on), difficult to be offered as a side dish, especially for children. So here is my idea to join all the goodness of herbs […]
In Italy calzone is a must, even without red sauce! Today I feel like a definitely super stuffedone! with the classic stringy mozzarella, sautéed artichokes and very melting slices of coppa that melts inside the calzone giving aroma and flavor to the whole filling. There’s only one thing missing: better using knife and fork to […]
Yup! Just like the supermarket ones… But tastier and decidedly genuine! The so-called “Teneroni” are very fragrant grilled meatballs made with ham very popular in Italian families. I’m explaining how to make them at home with a few simple ingredients: believe me you will fall in love with them! Excellent, healthy, and also […]
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 […]
Do you already have the right idea for the next birthday cake? If you’re looking at your feet to the ground scratching your head with your finger, don’t worry: I’ll take care of it! Today I will unpack a delicious cake for you: cream and chocolate one! Soft and with a double, delicious filling! […]