Beef stew

Okay, I’ll admit, meat isn’t my favourite dish.. but I only have one word to describe this stew: soft! it’s best eaten with “polenta”, a Northen Italy recipe soon on getbready too! SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 2 h 40 ‘   INGREDIENTS 1 carrot, small ½ onion ½ stick celery 3 or 4 tablespoons […]

Chickpea soup

Oh no, this isn’t a fashionable recipe… but an easy and delicious one. It’s a traditional Italian preparation, made of healthy and tasty ingredients!   SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 4 h 40’   INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried chickpeas Cold water to taste   3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons carrot, onion, celery […]

Real italian tomato sauce

It’s always time for the real Italian tomato sauce:  slow-cooked  and so sweet! Find out my tricks to cook this delicious grandma recipe!   MAKES 1 BOWL SAUCE READY IN 2h 20’   INGREDIENTS 3-4 extra virgin olive oil ¼  onion, chopped 1 stick celery 1 carrot   1 whole peeled tomatoes can 1 cherry […]

Spinach dumplings with cheese lava

Traditional dumplings are made of bread and meat, this one is a veggie and delicious version with spinach and a yummy cheese filling!! MAKES 10 DUMPLINGS READY IN 45’ (15’preparation, 15’rest, 15’ cooking)   INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 oz spinach   9 oz stale bread, cubed […]

Bacon wrapped drumsticks

Why to prepare bacon wrapped drumsticks? Because they’re made of genuine ( and cheap!) ingredients Because they’re easy to prepare and… they melt in your mouth!!!   SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 35’   INGREDIENTS 8-10 chicken drumsticks 15 slices bacon   2 tablespoons celery, carrot and onion, minced 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil […]