With my recipes I hope to take you to beautiful Italy, where every region, every city, has its own culinary and cultural specialty. Obviously I hope to be able to take you to the rest of the World too... without getting on a plane!
my best selection of Italian and international recipes
Ingredients for the mixed meat ragu: -Mix to fry: -2 onions, 2 stalks of celery and 2 carrots -1200g(42.33 oz) mixed meat -600g(21.16 oz) tomato pastes -400g(14.11 oz) Mutti tomato pulp -salt and pepper -1 glass of wine (or milk) Ingredients for Potato Gnocchi:-1 kg …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
I chose to make this tasty and inviting dish with its explosion of colors and flavors. I put a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and then added a red pepper, a yellow pepper, and a green pepper, all washed, cleaned, and …
Gramigna of spinach are green because spinach has been added to the dough. First, remove the skin from the sausage and then crumble it. In a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sauté a chopped onion, then add the crumbled sausage. When …
I didn’t know what to call this dish, but since it has layers, I thought of lasagna. The combination of potatoes, cheese, and cooked ham is fantastic. First, peel the potatoes, then slice them and place them in two pans with a drizzle of extra …
This type of egg pasta is very good and versatile, but above all, it is extremely tasty with a sauce like this one with sausage. Start by peeling the sausage and cutting it into small pieces. In a pan, sauté a large onion, chopped into …
Endive can be eaten raw or cooked, but since it’s a bit bitter raw, I personally prefer to cook it. Cooking it in the air fryer is the easiest and quickest way. Start by washing it, removing the tough outer part, and then cutting it …
One of the easiest, tastiest, and cheapest ways to cook spaghetti. Start by chopping 2 large onions and sautéing them in a pan with a drizzle of oil. Add some canned tuna (I use tuna in extra virgin olive oil, draining it before cooking). Meanwhile, …
Like all cutlets, pangasius cutlets are easy to make. It’s the best way to get children to eat fish; it has no bones, and the fishy flavor is masked by the breading. Rinse the pangasius fillets and season them with your favorite spices. Dredge them …
I’ve always been hesitant about how to cook veal heart because it’s a bit tough, so I thought it could be cooked in a stew or in a broth… but making scaloppine was a game-changer. I used the heart already sliced thinly, but thinking about …
PizzaiThis way of preparing zucchini is original and delicious, excellent as a rich side dish or as a vegetarian main course. First, wash and slice the zucchini, then grill them and set aside. Sauté 2 garlic cloves until golden brown, then add the tomato puree, …
I often make this vegetable sauce in the summer; it’s simply fantastic and bursting with vitamins, a true explosion of colors and flavors. To make it more flavorful and, in a sense, even turn it into a one-dish meal, I add chopped prosciutto and sauté …
