If you like risotto you will love this one! Here in Italy it is very easy to find fresh artichokes but in other parts of the world it is not so common…
Egg Pasta
To make this beautiful tray of tagliatelle, about 5 portions, I have used: – 400 gr of Durum Wheat Flour – 4 eggs – 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin olive oil –…
Short pasta with onion sauce (Genova style)
To be honest this Genovese Sauce is generally made with beef, but I have always eaten this vegetarian version that my mother calls “the fake Genovese” and I adore it! Ingredients for…
Pumpkin and Pink Pepper Soup
My dear friend Ocsana gave me a beautiful, organic pumpkin so I decided to make a tasty and elegant “vellutata”. It’s delicious and very low calories. Ingredients for 4 portions: – 600…
Chocolate and hazelnut cake… with a dinosaur!
I made this cake for my nephew’s 5th birthday. It’s a chocolate sponge filled with my home-made hazelnut cream. I have covered the cake with the same cream and sprinkled it with…
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
They are not common in Italy but lately they are finding their way in little local shops and markets. Despite their look, not very attractive, they are delicious, low in colesterole and…
Wholewheat Pasta with Leeks and Walnuts
I really invite you to try this recipe, it’s gorgeous! …nothing else to say 🙂 For 4 people: – 350 gr wholewheat short pasta – 2 large leeks – 30 walnuts –…