Chicory dumplings with cheese fondue

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 […]

Strawberry & raspberry sorbet

Strawberries are the summer masterpiece! So sweet and extremely fragrant, they’re my favorite fruit together with raspberry. Here is my solution to make an easy and delicious fresh sorbet, 100 % natural!   MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS READY IN 2h 10’ (2h resting time)   INGREDIENTS 12 oz strawberries 6 oz raspberries   3 tablespoons […]

Stuffed and fried zucchini flowers

Finally I got it!  Thanks to my collegue Cristina’ advice I found zucchini flowers at the farmer’s market. I was too happy  that couldn’t resist to cook it and even I promised to make something light I immediately fried  theese delicious bites! Soft inside and crunchy outside: an unforgivable appetizer, let’s cook it!   SERVES […]

Baby octopus tomato stew

Baby octopus stew recalls me summer holidays! It’s a delicious fish soup recipe, typical of South Italy where tomato and fish are excellent products.   SERVES 2 PEOPLE READY IN 50′   INGREDIENTS 4-5 musky octopus, clean   2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon onion, chopped 2 cups mashed tomatoes 1 small piece […]