Risotto with kale and mascarpone
What’s better than risotto to warm you up in winter? Risotto is a typical dish from northern Italy, where is cold and the temperature are very similar to the ones in Britain. Rich and creamy, it is...
View ArticlePizzoccheri
Today we are going to discover the pizzoccheri, a traditional peasant dish from the Lombardy region, and more precisely from an area called Valtellina, which is a stunning valley bordering...
View ArticleBroccoli sauted with garlic and chili
Raise the hand who loves broccoli. I don’t see many hands in the air! And why? Broccoli are delicious. Not convinced? Maybe because you have never tried broccoli sauted with garlic and chili. I should...
View ArticleMaltagliati with chickpeas
Maltagliati with chickpeas is a very old recipe from the paesant tradition of southern Italy. It’s food for the very poor, however it’s very nutrient, because of its high protein content. In my...
View ArticlePasta with mushrooms and ham
I remember when my mum prepared pasta with mushrooms and ham: I was the happiest child in the city! However -alas- she didn’t prepare it very often, because my father disliked white sauces. So, it was...
View ArticleGreen beans in crunchy breadcrumbs and garlic
It’s hard to get children eating green beans. I am extremely fond of them myself. However, cooked in the right way, they are delicious. Fortunately, us italians have invented many ways to prepare...
View ArticleCauliflower pancakes
We call them frittelle or zeppole. And they are the typical street food from Southern Italy. You can find all sorts: with seaweed, pumpkin flowers, whitebait… you name it, we make it! And we love...
View ArticleBells peppers stuffed with minced meat
Bells peppers stuffed with minced meat – peperoni imbottiti in Italian, are a timeless classic of italian cuisine. My mum used to make them every weekend, especially in summer, where she served them...
View ArticlePasta with spinach and bacon
Sometimes I really don’t feel like cooking at all. If it were for me, I would be happy with bread and cheese (cannot live without cheese!) and a glass fo wine. Or even a greasy chinese takeaway!...
View ArticleBrussels sprouts with walnuts and gorgonzola
I had never heard about brussels sprouts until I moved to Parma in my 20’s. A friend’s mum came over to visit, and she had with her this bag full of small green balls. I was intrigued. I took one of...
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