My Italian Comfort Food
What a surprise! I’m used to call “farinata” exclusively the Ligurian one made of chickpea flour (and little more), so imagine my shock realizing that a little further on, in beautiful Tuscany, with the same name it is brought to the table a completely different preparation. Sure: the Tuscan farinata with black cabbage definitely resembles […]
I love gnocchi! but sometimes making them at the last second for midweek dinner becomes a bit of a challenge… So, here’s how I solved the problem: with excellent 100% homemade spätzle! And there’s more: today I’m offering you a truly delicious variant that replaces classic spinach with fantastic herbs! Follow the recipe step by […]
Does parsley + fish sound very 80s or is it a timeless classic? Here is my opinion: I’ll deal with it! After all, it’s a combination that I really like, especially in this slightly new version: risotto with parsley cream. It has a radiant color and a fresh flavour, delicious in combination with the sweetness […]
I carry in my heart so many memories of the wonderful trip to Sicily, among which there is certainly the unexpected combination of aubergines with lemon and mint. I immediately wanted to try it again at home and pasta gave me the opportunity and I decided to dress it with a velvety cream of aubergines. […]
If you had to represent Rome with a picture how would you paint it?Well on the subject you can really range, but the choice of colors is more than obligatory! So, here’s my tribute to the capital: a red and yellow savory pie full of flavour! It’s made of phyllo dough, potatoes, peppers and sausage […]
Light lunch by the lake? Why don’t you get a healthy rice salad? It’s a complete meal based on cereals, vegetables and proteins! 100% energy without fat excess, because I know that you’re already waiting to take a bath! The secret to making this recipe in a very short time is to boil vegetables all […]
A Sunday lunch classic. “Anelletti” pasta flan is a rich and very tasty first course based on a very small ring-shaped pasta seasoned with a succulent ragù (that is bolognese sauce) and peas and then turned out into a donut mold lined with fried aubergines. Too much? Oh no because is caciocavallo cheese-filled too! […]