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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

Baked snappers

Baked snappers

The best way for me to cook red snapper is cooked in the oven. First of all, the insides of the snapper are cleaned and then all the scales are removed and finally everything is washed. Take a baking tray, place the baking paper on 

Stewed chicken legs with potatoes

Stewed chicken legs with potatoes

Chicken is divinely accompanied with potatoes, but we are usually used to chicken and fried potatoes, well I propose an equally good recipe but without frying…stewed chicken with potatoes. I usually make this type of stewed meat with beef or game meat, I can guarantee 

kohlrabi side dish

kohlrabi side dish

Kohlrabi can be eaten raw or steamed or boiled. Since it is summer I chose to prepare it raw. Kohlrabi contain carotenoids and histocyanates, other well-known antioxidants. Easy to prepare and in a very short time, a variation on the usual salad and above all 

Pork fillets wrapped in bacon

Pork fillets wrapped in bacon

There are many ways to cook pork fillet, this time I chose to make it very tasty and wrapped it in bacon. First rinse and remove any external fat from the pork fillets, add salt and pepper. Take the bacon slices and wrap them around 

Cavatelli di patate homemade (potato cavatelli) with tomato

Cavatelli di patate homemade (potato cavatelli) with tomato

Cavatelli di patate with tomato is a genuine, organic and very easy to make pasta dish.Start by washing the cherry tomatoes, I chose this type of cherry tomatoes because they are very tasty. After washing them, cut each cherry tomato with a pointed knife and 

Baguette bread cooked in the air fryer

Baguette bread cooked in the air fryer

Baguette bread but also slices of bread in general are cooked earlier and are crispier cooked in the fryer. Simply cut the pre-cooked baguette into slices and sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil on top, sometimes I use oils flavored with rosemary or chilli, but 

Rice with green courgettes

Rice with green courgettes

For me, the best way to make my children eat vegetables and mix them up in a dish that they like, rice with courgettes was a huge success! Quick and easy to make and above all genuine. Cut an onion and a clove of garlic 

Cavatelli di patate homemade (potato cavatelli)

Cavatelli di patate homemade (potato cavatelli)

Cavatelli, like orecchiette, are a form of fresh pasta without eggs, with only semolina, flour and potatoes in our case (with potatoes they are softer than classic cavatelli). The concave shape similar to a small shell is perfect for collecting any type of Italian seasoning. 

Cold lemon tart

Cold lemon tart

This type of tart served cold…is fantastic in summer!Ingredients for the shortcrust pastry:-250g(8.82 oz) of flour-100g(3.52 oz) of butter-1 egg-2 sachets of vanilla-1 pinch of salt -butter and flour for the mouldIngredients for the lemon wing cream:-100g(3.52 oz) of sugar-30g(1.05 oz) of potato starch-50g(1.76 oz) 

Cold Pasta Salad (fusilli) with Tomatoes

Cold Pasta Salad (fusilli) with Tomatoes

In the summer, cold pasta is very popular in Italy because it is very hot and this way with fresh cherry tomatoes and basil is very tasty and very simple to make. First, cook the pasta as usual, then drain it and let it cool.