My Italian Comfort Food
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 […]
December mon amour! Yes, exactly I am one of those that, as soon as summer holidays end, are already thinking about Christmas 🙂 🙂 After all, December is a special month because of my and Manuel’s birthday, the markets that illuminate and perfume the streets, Santa Lucia celebration, Christmas … and so on! […]
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 […]
Which of you loves to fry? Meeee! Yes, maybe because of some little secret I found out to make it crunchy, or because when I’m hungry fried-bites are ready to eat in a couple of minutes… Whatever is your reason, don’t miss this amazing recipe fritters with speck, rosemary and Grana cheese. Soft and fragrant […]