Category Archives: Recipes
Summertime = pasta fredda!!
Si avvicina l’estate e la pasta fredda per me è un must. E questa è condita in modo molto semplice, con elementi tipici della dieta mediterranea. Molti aggiungono formaggio come mozzarella o Emmenthal ma io preferisco senza e il colesterolo
Summertime = pasta fredda!!
Si avvicina l’estate e la pasta fredda per me è un must. E questa è condita in modo molto semplice, con elementi tipici della dieta mediterranea. Molti aggiungono formaggio come mozzarella o Emmenthal ma io preferisco senza e il colesterolo
I cavatelli allo scoglio del cugino Danilo / Cousin Danilo’s cavatelli with seafood
Signore e signori… vi presento lo chef: il cugino (da un annetto…) Danilo, un lupo di mare pugliese che il pesce lo sa decisamente pulire, cucinare e mangiare. Ma che ora va avanti a gnocco fritto e salame a Parma.
I cavatelli allo scoglio del cugino Danilo / Cousin Danilo’s cavatelli with seafood
Signore e signori… vi presento lo chef: il cugino (da un annetto…) Danilo, un lupo di mare pugliese che il pesce lo sa decisamente pulire, cucinare e mangiare. Ma che ora va avanti a gnocco fritto e salame a Parma.
Orecchiette time! W la Puglia!!
A proposito di dieta. Mi sono resa conto oggi che è da ben tre settimane che non mangio un piatto di pasta. Possibile? Ebbene sì. Forse, avessi voluto un po’ di pasta sapendo di non potere ingoiare tutti quei carboidrati
Orecchiette time! W la Puglia!!
A proposito di dieta. Mi sono resa conto oggi che è da ben tre settimane che non mangio un piatto di pasta. Possibile? Ebbene sì. Forse, avessi voluto un po’ di pasta sapendo di non potere ingoiare tutti quei carboidrati
A dieta!!! E voi?
Quanto è difficile stare a dieta in Italia? Tanto. Da ottobre a oggi cosciotte e panza sembrano degli insaccati. E neanche tanto stagionati. Ogni giorno la Puglia è una tentazione continua. E in questo periodo la mia forza di volontà
A dieta!!! E voi?
Quanto è difficile stare a dieta in Italia? Tanto. Da ottobre a oggi cosciotte e panza sembrano degli insaccati. E neanche tanto stagionati. Ogni giorno la Puglia è una tentazione continua. E in questo periodo la mia forza di volontà
Taralli or pretzels? That is the question. Or maybe NOT!
I don’t know why in Canada taralli are called pretzels. Maybe it’s because their texture is very similar to a pretzel or a breadstick but they really taste different. Their shape is different too. Taralli are from the Southern Italy,
Taralli or pretzels? That is the question. Or maybe NOT!
I don’t know why in Canada taralli are called pretzels. Maybe it’s because their texture is very similar to a pretzel or a breadstick but they really taste different. Their shape is different too. Taralli are from the Southern Italy,
Sushi, love and fantasy
You all know my passion for sushi. Well, now I’m very proud to officially say that I can prepare sushi and I’m almost a Japanese chef! My homemade sushi deserves at least two posts!! In this one I’ll show you
Sushi, love and fantasy
You all know my passion for sushi. Well, now I’m very proud to officially say that I can prepare sushi and I’m almost a Japanese chef! My homemade sushi deserves at least two posts!! In this one I’ll show you
Pizzette… for every occasion!
Pizzetta is a small pizza. I’ve made pizzette (plural) a number of times especially in the past. When I was a child my grandma used to make pizzette for me even for snack in the afternoon… Since then I love
Pizzette… for every occasion!
Pizzetta is a small pizza. I’ve made pizzette (plural) a number of times especially in the past. When I was a child my grandma used to make pizzette for me even for snack in the afternoon… Since then I love
I love linguine with funghi and panna even in the summertime
Nope, it’s not autumn but last weekend I decided to buy some “funghi” (pronunciation: foon-gee). I like them but I haven’t had the chance to eat them in a very long time. I bought fresh mushrooms already cleaned, washed and
I love linguine with funghi and panna even in the summertime
Nope, it’s not autumn but last weekend I decided to buy some “funghi” (pronunciation: foon-gee). I like them but I haven’t had the chance to eat them in a very long time. I bought fresh mushrooms already cleaned, washed and
Tartine al salmone in Canadian style!
A few days ago I had this great creative idea. I had some salmon left in the fridge that I used for my penne with vodka and I decided to make some “tartine“. In Italy “tartina” (singular; plural: “tartine”) is
Tartine al salmone in Canadian style!
A few days ago I had this great creative idea. I had some salmon left in the fridge that I used for my penne with vodka and I decided to make some “tartine“. In Italy “tartina” (singular; plural: “tartine”) is
Penne alla vodka e salmone will NOT get you drunk!
You already know that I love fish, salmon, sushi and bla bla bla.. but today I want to teach you how to prepare a special dish: penne with smoked salmon in vodka sauce. People, don’t worry. You can have this
Penne alla vodka e salmone will NOT get you drunk!
You already know that I love fish, salmon, sushi and bla bla bla.. but today I want to teach you how to prepare a special dish: penne with smoked salmon in vodka sauce. People, don’t worry. You can have this
The jam crostata and the flavors of Home
I love crostata. It reminds me of the flavors of Home. In this period I totally need it because I’m feeling very nostalgic. There are two types of crostata: the jam crostata and the one with fruits – for this
The jam crostata and the flavors of Home
I love crostata. It reminds me of the flavors of Home. In this period I totally need it because I’m feeling very nostalgic. There are two types of crostata: the jam crostata and the one with fruits – for this
Veal alla pizzaiola… No, it’s not pizza! Almost…
Veal alla pizzaiola (meat in pizza style) is a very easy recipe. I love the combination of meat with tomato sauce…. Fresh parsley and oregano can really make the difference. In the past I used the dry one and the
Veal alla pizzaiola… No, it’s not pizza! Almost…
Veal alla pizzaiola (meat in pizza style) is a very easy recipe. I love the combination of meat with tomato sauce…. Fresh parsley and oregano can really make the difference. In the past I used the dry one and the
If you love eggplants… you must try “pasta alla norma”!
If you love eggplants this pasta is for you! It’s very popular in Sicily where my friend Concita comes from. I’ve never been there but I hope to go there soon on vacation. The main ingredients of this recipe are
If you love eggplants… you must try “pasta alla norma”!
If you love eggplants this pasta is for you! It’s very popular in Sicily where my friend Concita comes from. I’ve never been there but I hope to go there soon on vacation. The main ingredients of this recipe are
My best spaghetti EVER!
It’s official. Last Sunday for dinner I had my best spaghetti ever! I was home all alone and I decided to treat myself with a simple plate of pasta and a glass of good red wine. Just so you know,
My best spaghetti EVER!
It’s official. Last Sunday for dinner I had my best spaghetti ever! I was home all alone and I decided to treat myself with a simple plate of pasta and a glass of good red wine. Just so you know,
Who wants to try “gnocco fritto”?
Last week I organized a party for a person who is very important to me. I decided with some friends to prepare “gnocco fritto” (fried gnocco). This recipe is from the region I come from, Emilia Romagna, the homeland of tagliatelle
Who wants to try “gnocco fritto”?
Last week I organized a party for a person who is very important to me. I decided with some friends to prepare “gnocco fritto” (fried gnocco). This recipe is from the region I come from, Emilia Romagna, the homeland of tagliatelle
How to cook perfect Italian potato gnocchi.. the real ones!
I love pasta. I love Nutella… and I love gnocchi too – actually, find me a thing that I don’t like… You all know what gnocchi are: soft, light, delicate and thick dumplings all made of white potatoes. In Italy
How to cook perfect Italian potato gnocchi.. the real ones!
I love pasta. I love Nutella… and I love gnocchi too – actually, find me a thing that I don’t like… You all know what gnocchi are: soft, light, delicate and thick dumplings all made of white potatoes. In Italy
Crêpe with Nutella, mon amour…
If you love chocolate and you love France… crêpe is the right dessert for you. In this post I’ll tell you a secret: how to cook a crêpe in the easiest, fastest and tasty way on earth. Here is a
Crêpe with Nutella, mon amour…
If you love chocolate and you love France… crêpe is the right dessert for you. In this post I’ll tell you a secret: how to cook a crêpe in the easiest, fastest and tasty way on earth. Here is a
8 inches of excellence/20 cm di bontà
Yes, I can do it. I can measure with a meter a veal with lemon, parsley and white wine to cut it into two exact pieces. Why? To avoid a typical case of domestic violence Come on, maybe you would
8 inches of excellence/20 cm di bontà
Yes, I can do it. I can measure with a meter a veal with lemon, parsley and white wine to cut it into two exact pieces. Why? To avoid a typical case of domestic violence Come on, maybe you would
Risotto with asparagus and stracchino
Stracchino also known as crescenza is a type of Italian cow’s-milk cheese, typical of northern regions. It is very soft and it has creamy texture. His flavour is very delicate. The name of the cheese derives from the Italian dialect
Risotto with asparagus and stracchino
Stracchino also known as crescenza is a type of Italian cow’s-milk cheese, typical of northern regions. It is very soft and it has creamy texture. His flavour is very delicate. The name of the cheese derives from the Italian dialect
The secrets for perfect homemade arancini
Last Sunday I decided to make arancini for the first time in my life. Just to let you know: this is not a light recipe. Arancini or arancine are fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs. They are from Sicily, southern
The secrets for perfect homemade arancini
Last Sunday I decided to make arancini for the first time in my life. Just to let you know: this is not a light recipe. Arancini or arancine are fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs. They are from Sicily, southern
