Pumpkin souffle
Tired of roasted pumpkins? Need to posh off your halloween leftovers? Try this pumpkin soufflé, it won’t disappoint even if pumpkin is your less-than-favorite veggie.
Read moreTired of roasted pumpkins? Need to posh off your halloween leftovers? Try this pumpkin soufflé, it won’t disappoint even if pumpkin is your less-than-favorite veggie.
Read moreDo you like gnocchi? Preparing pumpkin gnocchi is very easy: it’s so simple that my grandma used to plann gnocchi sessions with us grand children. The end result is a succulent, mouthwatering, slightly sweet dish with more than a bit of Italian taste.
Read moreWhile Halloween is all about the jack-o’-lanterns, you may be glad to use the pumpkin leftovers in many different ways… this simple salty fritters recipe is just one of the ways to use the pumpkin flash in a very uncommon but tasty way.
Read moreThis mozzarella gratin dish is perfect for summer days, like today. you can prepare it in advance, and grill just before lunch. Tomato, basil and melted mozzarella are the very essence of Mediterranenan summer flavors.
Read moreThe best recipe (that sounds a bit intimidating) for the best breakfast ever. A traditional bakery recipe, with easy to follow steps to prepare home made croissants. prepare in advance and frozen theme before baking: you’ll have ready made croissants every morning baking them while showering or shaving…
Read moreThis tart is a perfect starter as well as a sophisticated appetizer, or an healty snack for the afternoon.
Read moreI love this vegetable terrine, especially in summer-time I found it is very convenient. I set the terrine in the morning, refrigerate and bake just when back from the beach, while taking a shower. Besides, this terrine can be enriched at will by adding mozzarella, prosciutto, ricotta or a spicy touch…
Read moreThe King of Asparagus and I love so much this dish that any time we eat it we often think of what a life it would be without vitel tonneè. And we agree that if we had to choose only one food to eat for the rest of our life, we probably choose this one!
Read moreSpinach spätzle are a typical dumplings from Dolomites, whose mixture consists simply of boiled spinach, flour, eggs, nutmeg and water. I add some parmesan chess to the mixture, as they come out a lot tastier, and the dough turns to be dryer and easier to be mashed, whitout the risk they melt when boiling.
Read moreThis is an incredibly yummy chocolate cake, that combines its unique texture with the taste and delicacy of pears. You could not decide if it tastes better warm or cold, for a Sunday breakfast with your beloved.
Read moreThese cherry fritters are a summary version of a typical Carnival treat. I use the less beautiful cherries, even if hail stormed, but still fresh and well matured.
Read moreDespite their poor-traditional food status (they are almost being used to posh off meat leftovers), meatballs can be surprisingly chic, and delicate.
Read moreI love elderberry blossoms ’cause they are delicate and white like childhood and they remind me of childhood memories, when my grandma used to fry some fritters for us. Moreover, they remind me a far away friend, and the long spring-time walks we had together.
Read moreTraditional gnocchi are made from potato, flour and egg. Potatoes can be more or less watery and more or less suitable to prepare gnocchi, so keep in mind that flour doses can be approximate in any gnocchi recipe.
Read moreThis zucchini skewers recipes it’s so easy that you could hardly believe to get a main course in such few time and basically with no effort.
Read moreIf you’re as big a soccer fan as I am, you’d know that there is always a match around the corner… this is the reason why it’s good to have some snacks around. These zucchini fritters are a perfect appetizer to be shred during a soccer match with friends.
Read moreVegetables tart are very popular in Italy. This rustic and rich tart is a real deli. I first made it in winter, when a friend of us that cultivates broccoli raabs gave us a call to inform us that his field was full of unsold veggies to be harvested… My harvest bin was so full that I had to invent something to get the most out of it!
Read moreThese asparagus skewers are part of my obsession with asparagus… No matter how I slice and dice it, asparagus and love are to me inextricably tied.
Read moreGrated hard boiled eggs with asparagus are called “asparagus mimosa”, as chopped eggs resemble the mimosa flowers. This is a really basic and tasty recipe that requires few minutes and no cooking skills but can be plated in many different ways for a dramatic effect.
Read moreIf you’re looking to a satisfying, inexpensive, easy-to-prepare finger food stuffed eggs with tuna fish are your solution. Go for it!
Read moreAppetizer or side…That is the question! Stuffed veggies are a terrific way to make to most out of simple and budget friendly ingredients… in an easy and quick way.
Read moreBreak the eggs into a large bowl and tip in the sugar. With an electric mixer on maximum speed, whisk the eggs and sugar for at least 8 minutes until they look pale and creamy: it will have dubled in volume. Add the melted butter, vanilla and salt. Sprinkle the flower and the baking soda […]
Read moreI’ve published, and I’m going to publish tons of asparagus recipes, the reason why I’m doing that is, that despite I hate eating always the same food… asparagus is what we have for some weeks… And there’s nothing to complain eating fresh, seasonal veggies… everyday
Read moreThis simple and exquisite recipe will surprise you. A perfect side for any summer meal, but also a mouthwatering appetizer for a special aperitivo.
Read moreThis traditional recipe from my region, it’s terrific. Tasty, easy to make it can be prepared in advance. It’s versatile as a starter or as a side plate, can also be served in bitesize as a brilliant appetizer.
Read moreImpress your family and friend by making this easy to prepare and inexpensive potato flan, to be served hot or warm. Nothing simpler then mashed-potato and cheese, baked in ramekins to make potato cupcakes.
Read moreA fantastic dish, easy to make. Prepare the asparagus cutting the wood ends, than peel the remaining end of each one, using a vegetable swivel peeler, or any potato peeler.
Read moreThis ridiculously simple and inexpensive recipe it’s perfect in rainy nights, when your fridge is almost empty, you arrive home late, don’t have time or ingredients to cook with and you wish a hearty, warm, flavorful and easy to fix dish.
Read moreDivine flowrless gluten free chocolate tart to die for: it’s so rich and incredible that everyone would think it requires high cooking skills. It doesn’t. you can do it in a blast and eat is quicker, if it’s possible.
Read moreIn a large bowl, thoroughly combine all the ingredients above, except for the frying oil. You’d better combine the bread crumbs at last, as quantities should vary in case the mixture is too tick or too runny: the right mixture has to be moist, but still hold its shape. Using your hands, roll the mixture […]
Read moreMum, there’s something wrong with this spinach recipe. It tastes good… I love savory pies and tarts, and they are for sure one of the best ways to let my kids eat veggies…
Read moreA low-fat delicate and mouth-washing asparagus tart, ideal appetizer when entertaining, or health starter to any meal, it will bring a springy flavour to your table.
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