Authentic Italian apple strudel

Here it is: finally the time has come for the authentic Italian strudel, the 100% original one.     The dessert par excellence of my homeland, made of simple and sometimes unsuspected ingredients: did you know that to make an excellent strudel you also need breadcrumbs and a pinch of vinegar?     Today I’m revealing all […]

Potato oelette (or tortilla)

Potato omelette is a great companion for undemanding dinners. It’s ideal with whatever is into your fridge: from freshcheese, to vegetables, from salami to simple canned tuna. I love its external crust and both the softness inside: practically everyone likes it and is very easy to make. That’s an excellent alternative to simple pan-fried potatoes […]

Buckwheat soft cake (with raspberry jam)

Oh no, buckwheat flour is not only used for pizzoccheri or polenta taragna, but also for desserts! Buckwheat cake stuffed with jam is a real classic of Trentino Alto Adige pastry and I must say that it conquered my palate too! For those unfamiliar with it, tasting it for the first time, it may vaguely […]

“Carbonera” cornmeal mush

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 […]

Vampire cocktail (Halloween special)

Like any celebration, Halloween is an excellent excuse to enjoy, do you agree? Monstrous-faced biscuits, ghost pizzas and hot-dog mummies, but what about a drink? The appearance is scary… but don’t fall for it, it’s all fruit!   MAKES 4 DRINKS READY IN 7-8′   INGREDIENTI: 8,8 oz blueberries 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar   1 […]

Chicken and spinach lasagna

Very creamy: this is the word that in my opinion explains the taste of this particular lasagna. Roasted chicken with vegetables releases an irresistible taste ideal if combined with the delicacy of the béchamel and the spinach freshness. In short, if you are planning a lunch with guests, the right opportunity has come to try […]