My Italian Comfort Food
Large holiday meals always leave behind an unwanted guest: leftover mashed potatoes! Here’s the secret to turning it into a very chic appetizer! MAKES AB 6-8 BALLS READY IN 20’ INGREDIENTIS: 500g leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste […]
What a surprise! I’m used to call “farinata” exclusively the Ligurian one made of chickpea flour (and little more), so imagine my shock realizing that a little further on, in beautiful Tuscany, with the same name it is brought to the table a completely different preparation. Sure: the Tuscan farinata with black cabbage definitely resembles […]
When you are undecided between a portion of meatballs, stuffed aubergines or a creamy red sauce, then it’s time to try this recipe! That’s a main course (ideal served with simple boiled potatoes) rich in taste and delicious, especially recommended for Sundays with the family (extended ones!). Come on, today I’m explaining you step by […]
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. […]
Raise your hand who has never tasted the spinach-ricotta combo in their life! Come on, it’s practically impossible not to have stumbled upon it: maybe in ravioli filling, on “Pope” style pizza or – as in this very classic case – in the filling of a delicious savory pie! Therefore, it will not be necessary […]
Ideal for lunch on the beach, picnic, lunchbreak at work, but also for a ready-to-eat dinner… trust me: this zucchini omelette roll filled with Piave and tomato is ideal for any occasion! Its fresh flavor conquers at the first bite, it can be prepared in advance as well as at the last second; it is […]
This morning I woke up and I was already late! Omg! Among thousand commissions, cooking time is really tight .. but hunger screams loudly anyway! What to do? Come on, the solution is already here with these tasty pork cutlets with a tasty and crunchy crust, and also baked! A lighter variant of the classic […]