Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and almonds

In Italy we call them “cavolini “ or “cavoletti”, but the result is the same! Today we’re having these goodnesses rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene. Celebration time is over… , so let’s start the season with healthy and genuine products!   SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 15′   INGREDIENTS: 7 oz Brussels sprouts Water […]

Stewed octopus (“alla luciana”)

Anyone who knows me knows that I really L-O-V-E stewed preparations, especially those with fish: so juicy and succulent, ideal for “scarpetta”! The best way to cook octopus, a very tender and even unexpectedly lean fish, is stew with tomato, olives and capers.     Ode to Naples and its food! The so-called “luciana-style octopus” doesn’t refer […]

Red wine braised beef

Today we’re having a real classic: braised beef in red wine! A very tender sliced meat delicious with its  velvet sauce. Result? I hope you’ve brought your appetite! I like making it in advance, slicing and freezing to make sure I could have it every time I feel like eating it! like it! This is […]

Spinach dumplings from Trentino

Classic with speck, stuffed with cheese, or even with beetroot: there’re so many type of canederli (that is Italian dumplings)! Today we’re having  the green ones, prepared with tasty spinach that both kinds and adult love. –> With this recipe I take part in the cooking contest  #ViaggioInItalia DeRica, click and vote for me! <– […]