The region of Puglia has a very strong Arab influence and the name of this dish (Tria e Ciciari) certainly reflects that. Basically, the primary components of this dish are simply pasta and dried chickpeas. Reflecting how inventive cucina povera (cuisine of the poor) truly is, the Pugliese fry a […]
Do you have some bread or pizza dough in your fridge that you made or from the grocery store? Even a small piece of dough can make lots of mini pizzas. You can make them in advance and freeze; in this way you’ll have an irresistible and healthy snack for your children (and for […]
This recipe works better with silken tofu: the best Tofu I found it’s the Mori-Nu organic Tofu. This tofu comes in an eco-friendly box, which is easy to store and has a great shelf life. The idea of mixing soy sauce with XV olive oil was inspired by the Japanese Chef of Sushi Nanase (Westchester, […]
An irresistible tart for the little ones and for the big ones! Tart with Nutella 🙂 By using the food processor it really takes a few minutes to make. Decoration takes too long? cover the nutella filling with some quick decorations by using a cookie cutter.
Calling this recipe potato cake seems a kind of exaggeration to me because it is just a simple and easy way to bring to the table a side dish that everyone likes: thin crispy chips flavored with some aromatic chopped rosemary and a sprinkle of salt and pepper! The potato pie I […]
This cream is a sublime dessert, delicate in flavor and full of charm. Ideal to be enjoyed either alone served in bowls or along with a slice of panettone (or cake) to enhance the flavor even more. The preparation is simple and fast, so that you can prepare the mascarpone cream at the last […]
Making fresh, homemade pasta is not difficult; it’s fast and lots of fun! I remember that I loved to make fresh pasta as a kid with my parents and my siblings. It was so much fun kneading the dough; it’s something creative and educational to do with your kids on rainy […]
Pandoro is a traditional sweet bread from Verona, golden in color because of the large amount of egg yolks used, there are no nuts or dried fruit like in Panettone and it’s baked in a star shaped mold. It’s sold almost everywhere during the holidays. You can find it along with […]
The ideal salad for the winter holidays: it tastes delicious, it’s colorful and looks great on the table : ). Dress with mustard vinaigrette or just olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.photos coco zordan
Pork roast with sausage and prunes is a classic dish in the northern Italian tradition. It is usually served cold but I prefer it hot. Actually what I like the best is to sautee’ the meat slices with a bit of oil and rosemary before serving. And to make the gravy super […]