Since I discovered the combination of melon in a salty salad ( Fruit in a salty salad, ideal lunch!)I try to create variations on that theme. Certain people will never eat fruit at the same moment as the rest of a dinner, for many probably good reasons, but in this case you have a wonderful … More Fruit as a starter
Jef and Tim, our guests, love to eat. The original carpaccio is one of their requests. We prefer a version with tuna. Thinly sliced beef of good quality is easy to find in our region. The dressing is a combination of lemon juice/balsamic vinegar (old balsamic with its intense flavor and sweetness), good olive oil, … More The real carpaccio
For 2-3p mix 200 grams of minced chicken meat and 150 grams of Italian sausage meat. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 table spoon of dried thyme, 2 table spoons of pine nuts, 2 table spoons of pumpkin seeds, the zeste of 1 lemon,1 egg and 50 grams of old bread soaked in some milk. … More Meatloaf on demand
It would be really odd to live in thé country of pasta and to avoid eating it. Lunch or dinner, most of the italians take minimal once daily a primi with pasta. In my eternal struggle to keep my weight under control this would be a very bad idea ;-). The ‘pasta-department’ in the supermarket … More Counting kcal occasionaly
A dark cold day, although cheered up with an ice cream in San Gimignano (one of the best in the world), is ideal for a cosy pasta dish with cabbage. For 5p, cut 1 green cabbage in small pieces. Chop and fry 1 red onion, 6 garlic cloves. Add 500 grams of mixed minced meat. … More After a week menu with puree, burgers, chicken + rice and pizza we are ready for a pasta 😉
Fresh Brussels sprouts in an Italian supermarket! Who buys them and who eats them here? While I was checking the packages, someone seemed really interested and I explained what they were and how to prepare them. My enthousiasm was probably overwhelming. The ‘someone’ thanked me and disappeared without sprouts. Clean and half 600 grams of … More Brussels sprouts in Italy
In every kitchen you find leftovers of unfinished bags of dried pasta. So check your cupboards regularly before opening a new package. Chop a few garlic cloves and, of course, a spicy little pepper. Fry in some olive oil. Add chopped green cabbage (1 green cabbage = 1 recipe with the outer leaves + 1 … More Green cabbage and pasta (a lovely recipe for ravioli in a simple version)
Even if you are not a fan of pumpkin, this recipe is so beautiful, just try! I found a perfectly shaped cute (I think Japanese) pumpkin, ideal for this recipe. For 2p, knowing that I need some pumpkin for one of my following recipes, a piece of 1,2kg is perfect. Cut the upper part of … More Autumn colors
The variety of pesto recipes is incredible. The absolute must for traditional pesto is : a bunch of fresh basil, a handful of pine nuts, 1-2 garlic cloves, a few table spoons of parmigiano and olive oil. Don’t make the pesto too salty (like ready- made- ones are). Against the holy rule, save your handpower … More The lovely smell of fresh basil
Homemade pasta can be made in different ways, if you check internet. The recipe which I found on the pasta flower package really works : 1 egg for each 250 grams of 00 flour and some water to get the right consistency. It’s difficult to prepare less than pasta made of 250 grams of flour, … More Ravioli made for the best teacher ever !!
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