My Italian Comfort Food
How good is polenta? I love it! Trust me: ther’s no season for eating it: I realli like it whether it’s snowing outside, or whether under the mid-August sun. This version is that of “polenta carbonera”, the most traditional cornmeal mush version in my corner of Trentino. Full of taste (and cholesterol too), it combines […]
Soft and creamy, the gateau (or gattò) is a classic second course made of potatoes, with both meat and fish, particularly suitable for stewed preparations. Let me be clear: it’s also excellent on its own, especially if enriched – as in this case – with spinach and cheese. And you want to call it just […]
Here is my genuine flavor, that for rustic and homemade dinners. Today my food is very very far from gourmet dishes, made with scientific plans , those that get you into trouble about where to start eating! Don’t worry then, take the first knife you have at home and make a generous slice of this […]
Two keywords: soft and crumbly. I didn’t know savory plumcake and the fisrt time I decided to try it it was an incredible surprise! It’s easy and quick like an usual sweet cake but delicuois like savory recipes, the ones I really prefer. You can make it in thousand different ways, with vegetables,meat, fish.. This […]
Its original name is “Colomba” that is the dove and it’s the most traditional Italian Easter sweet. … As you know I really prefer savory pie so I decided to make my version of Colomba using cheese and ham. Very fluffy and absolutely delicious! Don’t miss the chance to bring an Italian dish on the […]
It’s February but because of the sunny day (or because of my never-ending hunger) I feel like something Mediterrean- flavoured… Here is the solution: tuna and cheese filled bites, very very soft and fried. Actually: one of my masterpieces! MAKES 40 BITES READY IN 2h 33′ INGREDIENTS ¾ cup lukewarm water ½ oz […]