Chocolate and pear cake

A real classic in Italian bakeries! Everyone in Italy prepares this gluttony at home, this is my version!   SERVES 6 PEOPLE READY IN 1h   INGREDIENTS 2 pears   7 oz dark chocolate 3,5 oz butter   2 eggs 4 oz sugar 7 oz all-pupose flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons potato starch […]

Ligurian “frisceu” (typical fritters – quick version)

The week starts with work but ends with… friends! This evening I’m preparing something special for my friends.. a delicious and easy  diner with these fritters!   MAKES 15 “FRISCEU” READY IN 1h 10 ‘(10’ preparation, 60’stand)   INGREDIENTS ½ oz brewer’s yeast mixed with 2 tablespoons water 9 oz lukewarm water 2 pinches salt […]

Small focaccia

A real temptation! you can’t resist them: so soft, tasty and .. homemade! Let’s prepare them…   MAKES  12 SMALL FOCACCIA PRONTO IN 3h 30’   INGREDIENTS 10 oz lukewarm water + ½ oz brewer’s yeast 9 oz all-purpose flour 4 oz semolina 2 tablespoons potato flakes 2 pinches salt 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive […]

Puff pastry flower – VIDEORECIPE

A quick and tasty recipe to prepare a yummy puff pastry flower with salmon mousse and broccoli! an appetizer idea or a delicious centerpiece for Christmas time too! –> To the bottom for the VIDEO! <– MAKES 1 FLOWER READY IN 30′   INGREDIENTS 1 puff pastry sheet  (I used the biggest one of Stuffer)   Salmon mousse (I […]

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 […]

Cauliflower gratin

Some people don’t like this vegetable, but if you follow this recipe it’s better than lasagna! A crunchy and tasty crust combined with a soft béchamel sauce inside… authenic gluttony!   SERVES 3-4 PEOPLE READY IN 30’   INGREDIENTS 1 cauliflower 2 US quart water Coarse salt to taste   1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon […]