My Italian Comfort Food
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! […]
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 […]
Are you at the millionth attempt in the fight against vegetables with your children? (whether young or old, huh!) I think today’s recipe will help you to make your family discover the flavor of fennel in small steps: because we know that it takes gradualness in all fields, in the kitchen above all! The […]
This is a real #childhoodmemory! Notoriously, it is not that I was really a #vegetables lover but I already had a boundless passion for cooking fueled by the legendary chef Guerrino (who remembers him ???) I think the protagonist of the very first TV recipe program that was on the local channel. In short, thanks […]
Like butcher’s ones! Everyone falls in love with homemade meat sandwich, especially kids! The same ingredients of genuine homemade meatballs + a cheesy inside. It takes only 20 minutes! you should try it! MAKES 8 SANDWICHES READY IN 20’ INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground meat (pork + beef) 1 egg 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese […]
Last night I was watching TV Do you know “little big Italy?” It’s an Italian TV show where a famous chef, Francesco Panella, visits Italian restaurants all over the world to check their food. Well, many times he drives local chefs crazy by ordering an off-menu to the most unknown: the so called “eggplant m’buttunate” […]
Succulent! Chicken and Parma ham rolls will win your heart at first sight (or rather: bite!). They are really yummy with their crunchy ham shell that holds juicy, tender chicken and a creamy, savory filling. All of my family is enthusiastic, after all these bites are a valid alternative to simply steaks (which will […]
I’ve always thought of peppers as a rather heavy food, especially if stuffed! That’s so wrong! If you are looking for a smart and light second course (almost one-plate meal), with delicate flavor and without too much fat, this recipe is for you. Simple ingredients for a top lunch. SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN […]