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Maybe not everybody knows that bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers or capsicum, are not very digestible, so even if they’re really good, contain high quantities of vitamin C and add great taste to dishes they can mess you … Continue reading
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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CARNIVAL SWEET FRITTERS These are my favourite Carnival Sweet Fritters ever! Crispy but light and no greasy at all thanks to vinegar added in. I could eat them all day long! Here in Italy is not the right … Continue reading
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Stop looking elsewhere. Here you’ve found the best and fool-proof Gnocchi recipe ever. Yes, now you can make authentic Italian Gnocchi like a fine restaurant (or even better) with no fuss, I promise. (comments below can confirm that) If you … Continue reading
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Everybody knows that aubergines/eggplants can have a bitter taste when cooked, especially those that are not so fresh. Many of you already know that to remove the bitterness you just have to cut aubergine/eggplant in pieces (as desired), put them … Continue reading
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ITALIAN MINI TUNA MEATBALLS New Year’s Eve is around the corner so, if you’re planning on doing a seafood-based party, why not making these delicious little tuna meatballs, Italian style? They are perfect as a starter or as a finger … Continue reading
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Tenerina (pron. teh-nay-ree-nuh) is the most traditional chocolate pie in Emilia-Romagna and it’s typical of the town of Ferrara along with Cappellacci di zucca (egg pasta filled with butternut squash), Salama da sugo (boiled red wine cured salami) and its … Continue reading
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Have you ever put too much salt in a sauce, stew, soup or stock? I did… a lot of times… and I ended up increasing the quantities of the ingredients, changing quality of the recipe, until I discovered this trick. … Continue reading
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Best Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragú sauce) Ragù (as Italians call it) or Bolognese is the top italian sauce for pasta. It has simple ingredients, it’s easy even if you’re not very good in the kitchen, but people still think that … Continue reading
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roast turkey – moist, tender and juicy Thanksgiving is just around the corner so, why not planning to cook a delicious roast turkey the Italian way with my brine method and secret for a moist, tender and juicy turkey? Yes, … Continue reading
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AUTHENTIC PASSATELLI RECIPE – ITALIAN DUMPLINGS Passatelli (puh-ssuh-tell-e) are a real comfort pasta typical of Emilia-Romagna, Italian region. Usually eaten in cold evenings and accompanied by a genuine home-made meat and vegetable stock can be a really cure for a … Continue reading
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Sometimes, when you eat garlic or you just use it to give dishes exquisite flavour and aroma, you end up with digestion problems or a bad garlic breath that can last hours (due to high level of sulfurous compounds contained … Continue reading
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These little pizzas are children’s favourites. They are perfect for parties as a finger food, but you have to be sure to make a big batch because they run out quickly! Trust me, these little pizzas will be really a … Continue reading