Make a pizza dough from a mix (we use a mix based on kamut and use 200 grams of flour for 3p) preferably the day before. Add a little portion of squid ink to obtain the black color. Leave the dough in the fridge, wrapped in cling film. Mix 150 grams of philadelphia light with … More Black pizza, spooky…
For 3 p 1 kilo of small artichokes ends up in 10 small hearts (more waste thus, and I don’t think usable waste ;-)). Cut them in quarters and leave them in water with lemon to keep the color. Chop 1 big white onion and 4 garlic cloves. Fry in a little bit of olive … More Artichokes and risotto, certo…bella Italia
‘Ottolenghi’ is a must in the library of passionate hobby cooks. The salad with aubergines and a dressing based on saffron is so delicious that I could eat it every week. Start with the dressing. Leave a pinch of saffron in 3 table spoons of hot water for 5 mins at least. Add 180 grams … More Beautiful colors after a wonderful day in the sun.
The decision is made. The presence of the right guest, one of my daughters, is a perfect reason to try some beef of the best ‘macelleria’ in town. Perfect meat needs a potato side dish and a simple salad. For 3p slice 750 grams of potato with a mandoline. Heat 50 grams of real butter … More Meat for the occasion!
Italian mussels are different, and surely much smaller than Belgian or Dutch ones. For 3p 3-4 kilo is a good portion. Before going to the supermarket we made a detour to a ‘vivaio’ which is a garden center where in february they promised me fresh coriander. In between the oregano and basil a lonesome cilantro … More Mussels Thaï style with Italian fresh cilantro, finally!
What do we have left in the fridge : 300 grams of mushrooms, 400 grams of spinach, 2 tomatoes (never keep tomatoes in the fridge!), a square puff pastry, 1 mozzarella and some rocket salad. For 3p blanch and drain 400 grams of spinach. Try to remove all the liquid. Chop 1 red onion, 3 … More No waste- day
Normally I am not a fan of soup as main course but sometimes it is a very easy way to be sure to have a warm meal after a long day out. For 3p bake 600 grams of chicken, seasoned with chicken herbs, in olive oil. When crispy, remove the chicken. Fry 2 chopped large … More Parmesan chicken soup
For 5p heat 250 grams of white chocolat (au bain-marie). Add 200 grams of whipped cream. Pour in 5 beautiful glasses and leave a few hours in the fridge. Serve with raspberries or a mixture of ‘berries’. ‘Lucious ‘ is the proper word to describe this awesome dessert.
An eastern steaming basket allows me to prepare the fish of today. For 2p chop 4 cm of ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 1 chili pepper. Mix with the juice of ½ lemon, 1 table spoon of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt. Prepare coriander butter by mixing 20 grams of … More Let’s give the oven some rest, steamed fish today!
Start with a Bagna Cauda which probably has many variations. Perfect for sharing. In Torino we tasted the first real bagna cauda which is a dish filled with raw (or sometimes slightly cooked) vegetables and a warm sauce based on anchovies. Since then I serve it regularly as appetizer-first course for wider audience. Try to … More Can it be more italian?
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