People from Tuscany are well known for being practical and doing things their way. Instead of mixing eggs and flour, roll the dough, make the filling, shape it, and seal it to make it into a ravioli, someone came up with the idea: why hide this beautiful filling of ricotta and spinach in […]
We took this video a few summers ago in the country side of Vicenza while making tortellini with Zia Anna and Zio Bruno. MMMMhhhh those tortellini!!!! Zia Anna works also in a famous restaurant and she’s literally a tortellini-factory! I’m sharing also her fantastic filling recipe with 2 kinds of […]
Stuffed zucchini are a wonderful main dish in the summer months, and these, which have a ham filling, will also work for an elegant meal. I usually use the round zucchini, but also the regular ones, easier to find year-round, can be used. For vegetarians: you can eliminate the ham […]
These vegetarian meatballs made with cheese in place of meat, derive from a traditional peasant cuisine of the South of Italy, “cucina povera”, which was made of simple ingredients and leftovers but of great taste and authenticity. These delicious and nutritious meatballs can be great as an appetizer, or served with a […]
I find the process of making lasagna extremely relaxing. I love working on the sauces and fillings and assembling them in a dish before baking. This recipe is one of the italian classics: creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh […]
Potato Gateau is a French savory potato cake re-adapted to the Italian cuisine, and mostly known around the area of Naples as “Gattò”. Made of mashed potatoes, egg, parmigiano and with a filling of mozzarella and usually ham you can easily convert it to vegetarian by using a mix of spinach (and scarola). […]
Quiches are not only do-ahead ease but they’re a good way to use up leftovers. They are delicious, filling, nutritious, and economical. photos by coco zordan They can be served in a casual lunch, wrapped and carried to picnics, made ahead and reheated.
Nusät means nutmeg in Milanese dialect (or language as the people of Milan proudly call it). Till the 19th century that spice, imported from Madagascar, was very popular in Lombardy ,mainly used to enhance the flavor of dishes that were usually very simple like the “Nusät”. This Pumpkin Pie was one […]