This 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.
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This tomato soup, typical from Tuscany is one of my favorite soups indeed. Here in Italy it’s a sort of institution: we have nursery rhymes about it, and a song that the last 10 generations know. It’s slightly acidic taste, due to tomatoes, is tempered by burrata cheese and basil.
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Cut the zucchini long width into quarters, and make small pieces 2 inches long. Fry the zucchini into hot extra virgin olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until gently golden, than drain in paper towels until you get rid of any excess of oil, transfer in an hermetic jar. In a large non stick sauce […]
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This tart is a perfect starter as well as a sophisticated appetizer, or an healty snack for the afternoon.
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Like almost all of my recipes, this zucchini soup is simple and the result depends greatly on the quality and freshness of raw materials. if you can , use zucchini small , fresh and pungent , they will remain sweet and savory, and will give your soup a vivid green color.
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The 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!
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Caponata is a typical Sicilian recipe with pleasant Mediterranean tastes: tomato, eggplants, basil, capers pine nuts and olives. It can be prepared in advance and stored for days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It’s a fantastic appetizer or side dish, that you’ll love.
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Braised onions are a typical side dish from Piemonte, that traditionally goes well together with roast beef and other stews. They are so easy to make that you can use a non stick pan or bake them in oven.
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This pumpkin soup will be a perfect comfort food to warm up you autumn dinners. It’s one of the less expensive and easiest recipes ever. Gluten free, can be turned to be a Vegan recipe if you omit the goat cheese. And moreover, it tastes like from a restaurant!
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It will be hard to believe this creamy and tasty risotto is made from some basic and inexpensive ingredients.
My recipe requires of certain veggies, but you can vary with many others veggies, adding the ones you have on hand.
I truly love this recipe! I use the pressure cooker to reduce cooking time, and to cook onions in the best way, in order to make them more digestible. It’s a good idea to serve this soup in single serving pots or bowls… I bought these orange cocottes made of stoneware that maintain even temperatures and prevent scorching… and besides they look great!
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Eggplants Parmigiana is a classic Sicilian casserole, that will satisfy even the most picky eaters. The funny think is that it can be considered a vegetarian dish… but is can satiate a tiger…
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A simple, but charming way to cook meat… All kids love beef rolls, also with peas!
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There’s nothing better for dinner than a heart-warming comfort food, prepared in a simple way and reminds me of home, family, and spring. And, of course, yep, again using the might prince of spring, the green asparagus.
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This 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.
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Polpettone it’s a simple and rustic recipe, possible of many variations: do not forget that originally it was a cheap meal, with poor meat on the outside stuffed with any kind of leftovers on the inside.
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This is my fav version of braciole without tomato sauce: the classic “red” version reminds me of the epic Sunday lunches at my grand-grandparents’ house, that inevitably became four-hour meals, during which my caretaking grand-grandmother used to stuff me until food came out of my ears, as she was convinced I was too skinny…
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This classic and easy lasagna recipe is the most popular in Italy. Despite the international lasagna recipes, popular in the USA and all around the world, it has a simple grocery’s list and no ricotta cheese inside. In my opinion, this recipe does not turn your lasagna into a heavy stodgy meal, causing you the trouble that you’ll be hungry again only five or six days later !
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Another recipe for asparagus… Don’t need to tell that Asparagus season started just ten days ago, and the King of Asparagus planted a bumper crop of them, so we got them coming out of our ears!
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Probably the dish I make most often for dinner is risotto: that’s basically why there are many risotto recipe in this site. Moreover, when you learn how to do it, you’ll never get bored. So, if you think you are suffering for a lack of risotto, or if you want to taste something different, try this all thumbs up sausage risotto recipe. You will not be disappointed!
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A quick recipe for baked potatoes that will take only 35 minute to be ready! Filled with creamy gorgonzola: the Italian blue cheese that will make your potatoes incredibly yummy.
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Creamy and fresh mint and peas soup with crispy breadcrumbs. An easy, quick and basic recipe that will bring spring flavour to you table. Enjoy!
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Recipe and tips for a perfect artichoke risotto. An easy to follow recipe to prepare a low fat, creamy and mouthful Italian classic.
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