My Italian Comfort Food
When time is running out and even the idea of a traditional Italian dinner (made of first course, second course and side dish) is so far away from you like mid-August snow (sure, not impossible, but highly unlikely), a solution for a complete dinner exists and it’s called: savory pie. So inviting, it will “deceive” […]
The woods of October are full of wonders. Flavors, colors but above all fruits. Even food enjoys the golden autumn sun and I want to celebrate it with delicate chestnut dumplings (in Italian “gnocchi”) with a super sprint sauce with taleggio cheese and crunchy walnuts. SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 30′ INGREDIENTS: 5 […]
The secret to making me eat meat has always been only one: the sauce. Sinking the fork in a tender chicken bite and soak it into the sauce is something that gives me a unique satisfaction. It also happens to you? Today we’re having chicken in tomato sauce, often called “alla cacciatora” according to my […]
Have you ever tried “canederli”? It’s an Italian gluttony, similar to dumplings, very popular in Northern Italy. The ones I prefer are those with radicchio (=chicory) because of their irresistible flavour. You can cook canederli in broth, but here I propose you a cheese fondue, ideal for a special lunch. Ready? SERVES AB. 16 DUMPLINGS […]
