Polenta “macafana” (cheese and chicory cornmeal mush)

Its history belongs to a very little village called Cimego, a  fabulous place where blacksmiths, heretics and withces lived a very long time ago. Cornflour, cheese, butter and chicory are the main ingredients of this traditional potion… oops! I mean recipe! Let’s prepare it! SERVES 5 PEOPLE READY IN 50′   INGREDIENTS 2 US quart […]

Spinach dumplings with cheese lava

Traditional dumplings are made of bread and meat, this one is a veggie and delicious version with spinach and a yummy cheese filling!! MAKES 10 DUMPLINGS READY IN 45’ (15’preparation, 15’rest, 15’ cooking)   INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 oz spinach   9 oz stale bread, cubed […]

Cauliflower gratin

Some people don’t like this vegetable, but if you follow this recipe it’s better than lasagna! A crunchy and tasty crust combined with a soft béchamel sauce inside… authenic gluttony!   SERVES 3-4 PEOPLE READY IN 30’   INGREDIENTS 1 cauliflower 2 US quart water Coarse salt to taste   1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon […]