Risotto is one of those few things I really appreciate when it’s cold. I can…
Vegetarian
Gingerbread Biscuits
I cannot say ginger is one of my favourites, but this biscuits drive me mad,…
Marzipan Pastries
The first dump sunday after summer. The crave for comfort food is hardly endurable! Then…
Ricotta and fresh mint ravioli
Ingredients for two portions: 100 gr ricotta cheese 30 gr Parmesan cheese 15 fresh mint…
Oven-baked Vegetable Frittata
The Frittata is for me the best way to use the fridge leftovers. This is…
80th Birthday Cake
Last sunday my father-in-law turned 80 and I was delighted to make him a huge…
Royal Icing
Royal icing it is used to decorate cakes, muffins, cookies and everything that needs a…
Potato and Herb Frittata
For this recipe you need a frying pan that can go under the grill, the…
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is one of the most typical Sicilian recipes. Legend has it that…
Risotto with Jerusalem Artichokes
Ingredients for 2/3 persons: 200 gr Arborio or Carnaroli rice 1 onion dry white wine…
Creamy Mushroom Soup
I have just decided to keep things a bit light tonight… so I have decided…
Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Di inverno queste zuppe sono proprio una salvata. Delicata e deliziosa, questa è facilissima da…
Jerusalem Artichokes with Garlic and Parsley
Jerusalem Artichokes are delicious tubers, like potatoes, and their delicate taste resembles the artichoke. From…
Scones
In Italy scones are not very renowed… and that’s a shame! I think the reason…
Orecchiette, Broccoli & Mozzarella
So easy and yet so good! You can use “orecchiette” or any other pasta of…
Martorana Fruit (Almond Paste)
Martorana Fruit has its origins in Palermo when the nuns of the Martorana Convent invented…
Pasta with Champignons and Black Truffle Patè
I know… for many truffle patè is not “the real stuff”, and as a matter…
Whole-wheat pasta with red peppers and Seitan sauce
Ingredients for 2/3 persons: – 1 red pepper – 1 medium size onion – 6/7…
Onion Soup
For 4 people: – 3 large onions – 30 gr butter – 20 gr flour…
Bari-Style Focaccia
In this country every single “regione” has its own complete range of recipes. Some are…