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Cheese cake of cookies “Pan di stelle”

Cheese cake of cookies “Pan di stelle”

The Mulino Bianco Pan di Stelle biscuits together with cherry jam, give a result I could only say: excellent! Ingredients:-200g(7,05 oz) of Mulino Bianco Pan di Stelle biscuits-250g(8,81 oz) of ricotta-250g(8,81 oz) of mascarpone-100g(3,52 oz) of butter at room temperature-100g(3,52 oz) of icing sugar-3 eggs-2 

Artichokes (mammole) Idilia Style

Artichokes (mammole) Idilia Style

The artichoke is one of the most prized and delicious vegetables in the garden. In Italy artichokes can be found throughout the winter period and there are at least ten types of artichokes. I’ll try to list some of them for you: in the Venetian 

Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chili pepper with prawns

Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chili pepper with prawns

Ingredients: -350g(12.35 oz) of spaghetti -600g(21.16 oz) of whole prawns -1 clove of garlic -2 chilies -zest of 1 lemon (to be grated) -60g(2.03 oz) of butter -20g(0.70 oz) of grated parmesan -whole parsley (leaves and stems) -extra virgin olive oil -salt Preparation: 1) Wash 

Pampapato

Pampapato

Pampapato is a typical Christmas dessert. I will present you the ancient/original version made in Ferrara (Emiglia Romagnia-Italy). Ingredients for 4 large dumplings: -1000g(35.27 oz) of flour -Yeast for 1000g of flour (2 sachets) -300g(10.58 oz) of water -250g(8.82 oz) bitter cocoa -500g(17.63 oz) pitted 

The real Carbonara pasta (made in Roma)

The real Carbonara pasta (made in Roma)

It is said that pasta carbonara was born during the war: the Americans had bacon and the Italians had eggs and pasta… what a spectacle! For each person it is considered to use one egg plus an extra egg at the end. Usually is used 

Cappellacci of pumpkin with butter and sage

Cappellacci of pumpkin with butter and sage

Pumpkin cappellacci with butter and sage are of Emilian origin. To see how cappellacci are prepared, see: https://www.chefmamy.com/2023/05/03/cappellacci-with-ragu Ingredients: -Cappellacci with pumpkin -5-6 fresh sage leaves -30g(1.05 oz) of butter -Parmesan Preparation: 1) Place the fresh sage leaves and butter in a bowl. 2) Cook 

Tiramisù

Tiramisù

I think this fantastic Italian dessert, I’ve made hundreds of times with many variations (chocolate, strawberries…), today I’m trying to prepare the most classic one possible 🙂 Ingredients: -250g(8.82 oz) of mascarpone -250g(8.82 oz) of fresh whipping cream -3 yolks -250g(8.82 oz) of ladyfingers -1 

Spaghetti with meatballs

Spaghetti with meatballs

Ingredients for 4 people: -500g(17.63 oz) of Spaghetti -250g(8.82 oz) of minced meat (pork, veal) -1 large onion -salt, pepper, basil Preparation: 1) In a large saucepan put 2 liters of water to boil. 2) Form small balls with the minced meat. 3) Cut the 

Cappellacci with ragù

Cappellacci with ragù

Ingredients for the pastry: -450g(15.87 oz) of flour -5 medium eggs Ingredients for the stuffing: -350g(12.35 oz) of yellow pumpkin (already cooked) -200g(7.05 oz) of pamesan cheese -1 sprig of parsley -5g(0.18 oz) of nutmeg Preparation:1) First prepare the filling by mixing everything, the pumpkin, 

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Ingredients for 4 people:-500g(17.63 oz) Spaghetti-4 yolks + 1 egg-150g(5.29 oz) Smoked bacon cubes/guanciale-150g(5.29 oz) Pecorino Romano/Parmesan cheese-4 tablespoons of cooking water or milk-salt and pepper Preparation:1) Bring 2 liters of water to the boil.2) In a pan cook the cubes of smoked bacon in 

Spaghetti with Tuna

Spaghetti with Tuna

Spaghetti with sauce of Tuna

Crescentine

Crescentine

Crescentine are typical food of Italy, They are excellent served with various slices fresh of Parma Ham, Salame Felino, Pancetta coppata, various pickles and different cheeses as well. Ingredients: -500g(17.63 oz) flour -200ml of fresh cream -25g(0.88 oz) of fresh beer yeast -a pinch of 

Chicken with green beans

Chicken with green beans

The meat of chicken is already by nature very tasty. This time I propose chicken with green beans, which in addition to being a little dietary is also very tasty. Ingredients: -6 chicken legs -2 knorr dice -4 onions -1 glass of white wine -1 

<br>Grilled vegetables


Grilled vegetables

Grilled vegetables are very healthy and very good. As I do, with breadcrumbs … children like it too 🙂 Ingredients: -4 peppers -4 carrots -4 fennel -4 courgettes -200g(7.05 oz) breadcrumbs -100g(3.52 oz) parmesan -100ml extra virgin olive oil -salt and pepper Preparation: 1) Wash 

Spaghetti with Ragù Bolognese

Spaghetti with Ragù Bolognese

One of the most famous Italian dishes, how could it be missing from my recipes? Ingredients: -500g(17.63 oz) of pasta/spaghetti -250g(8.82 oz) of ragù (check my ragù recipe)https://www.chefmamy.com/2023/02/25/ragu-bolognese/ Preparation: 1) Boil the water in a hight pot. When the water boils, add the salt and 

Stripes of puff Pastry with Speck

Stripes of puff Pastry with Speck

Stripes of puff pastry with speck are a great appetizer, simple, easy and quick! Ingredients: -1 rectangular of shortcrust pastry -150g(5.29 oz) of speck -1 yolk -1 tablespoon of milk -2 tablespoons of poppy seeds Preparation: 1) Cut the Pastry on stripes. 2) Place a 

Sunflower

Sunflower

Sunflower, Puff Pastry, egg yolk, tablespoons of poppy seeds, cheese

Besciamella/Bechamel

Besciamella/Bechamel

Ingredients:– 1 liter of hot milk– 60g.(2.12 oz) Butter– 5 tablespoons of flour Preparation:1) Start by heating the milk.2) Put the butter together with the flour to heat in a saucepan. It is mixed until the butter and flour becomes homogeneous.3) Start adding a ladle 

Lasagna

Lasagna

lasagne

Branzino al forno (baked sea bass)

Branzino al forno (baked sea bass)

Sea bass is a saltwater fish, cooked in the oven it maintains its delicious flavor. Start by cleaning the sea bass, personally I do not remove the skin because the skin is not edible and then cooked whole like this it maintains all its delicious 

Sovraccosce di pollo con Fagiolini verdi (chicken thighs with green beans)

Sovraccosce di pollo con Fagiolini verdi (chicken thighs with green beans)

A delicious way to cook Chicken Thighs, making a delicious one-dish meal by combining chicken and vegetables and… above all easy to cook. First, fry 2 onions in a pan, after they have browned a little, add the cleaned chicken thighs and place them with 

Crispy di Cavolo nero (Black Cabbage)

Crispy di Cavolo nero (Black Cabbage)

A healthier alternative to crispy chips are definitely black cabbage and are the vegetable rich in minerals and vitamins, many of which have antioxidant properties. Easy to cook. Wash the leaves and then boil them in a large pan with a little water and a 

Spezzatino di vitello con patate (veal stew with potatoes)

Spezzatino di vitello con patate (veal stew with potatoes)

Typically I make veal stew with potatoes in the cold season, its aroma and heat warms the room. Like all stewed recipes, I prefer to cook them in a cast iron pot because the food cooks slowly and then tastes better to me. Clean 2 

Sfrappole di carnevale ripiene con marmellata di prugne (Carnival Sfrappole filled with plum jam)

Sfrappole di carnevale ripiene con marmellata di prugne (Carnival Sfrappole filled with plum jam)

Sfrappole are a typical carnival dessert in Italy, to be precise and the name it bears in Emiglia Romagna. I make classic sfrappole every year for Carnival, this year I decided to make them stuffed, I must admit… there is much more to do than 

Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta (Ravioli with spinach and ricotta)

Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta (Ravioli with spinach and ricotta)

You can also find ravioli with spinach and ricotta in refrigerator packaging in supermarkets, but I can guarantee you that the difference in flavor is enormous, especially if the ricotta and spinach are fresh. Let’s start by cooking the already washed spinach by placing it 

Radicchio con speck gorgonzola e noci al forno (radicchio baked with gorgonzola speck and  walnuts)

Radicchio con speck gorgonzola e noci al forno (radicchio baked with gorgonzola speck and walnuts)

Wash the radicchio and then remove the leaves, blanch them for a few seconds until they soften a little, then place the radicchio leaves in ice water. Start filling each radicchio leaf with speck, gorgonzolla and chopped walnuts. Roll the leaf on itself starting from 

Roselline con burro al tartufo bianco e prosciutto cotto(roses with truffle butter and cooked ham)

Roselline con burro al tartufo bianco e prosciutto cotto(roses with truffle butter and cooked ham)

The roses made in this way are very delicate and suitable for a delicate palate. They are a little challenging to make but I guarantee you that the final result is spectacularly tasty! Ingredients for the pastry: -480g(16,93 oz) of flour -5 eggs Ingredients for 

Riso improvvisato

Riso improvvisato

I called this recipe “improvised rice” because it was an improvised recipe, that is, I started by making myself some plain rice and then the inspiration took hold. Basically I toasted the rice, aside I brought a small saucepan with water and vegetable broth. I 

Gobbetti con speck e zucchine (pasta with speck and courgettes)

Gobbetti con speck e zucchine (pasta with speck and courgettes)

Bring the water for the gobbetti pasta to the boil. Fry an onion cut into small pieces in a large pan and when it becomes a little tender add the courgettes cut into cubes, cook for 15 minutes and then add the cherry tomatoes cut