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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

Spaghetti with fish

Spaghetti with fish

seafood noodles

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

Cotolette di Pangasio (Pangasius cutlets)

Cotolette di Pangasio (Pangasius cutlets)

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 

Scaloppine fatte con cuore di vitello (Scallops made with veal heart)

Scaloppine fatte con cuore di vitello (Scallops made with veal heart)

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 

Zucchine alla pizzaiola (courgettes style pizza)

Zucchine alla pizzaiola (courgettes style pizza)

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, 

Salsa estiva (summer sauce)

Salsa estiva (summer sauce)

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 

Linguine con speck e piselli (Linguine with speck and peas)

Linguine con speck e piselli (Linguine with speck and peas)

Linguine with speck and peas is a simple dish to make with few ingredients and tasty. Fry an onion and then add the strips of speck, cook for a few minutes and in the meantime put the water to boil, then cook the linguine in 

Insalata greca (Greek salad)

Insalata greca (Greek salad)

For me, Greek salad is the tastiest of all salads, full of vitamins and above all easy to make. First wash and dice the tomatoes. Peel and cut the cucumbers into pieces, cut the Tropea onion into rings. Put everything in a large bowl and 

Spaghetti con polpettine di pollo, pomodoro e basilico (Spaghetti with chicken meatballs, tomato and basil)

Spaghetti con polpettine di pollo, pomodoro e basilico (Spaghetti with chicken meatballs, tomato and basil)

How many ways to prepare spaghetti… with chicken meatballs, in addition to being delicious, they are also a complete and light meal. Let’s start by cutting a large onion into small pieces and frying it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive 

Risotto con zucchine e gamberi (rice with courgettes and prawns)

Risotto con zucchine e gamberi (rice with courgettes and prawns)

A delight for the palate … rice with zucchini and shrimp, of a unique delicacy. Start by frying a finely chopped onion and a clove of garlic, add the washed and diced zucchini. Separately in a saucepan cook the shrimp with butter. Then in the 

Torta Pasqualina agli asparagi (Easter pie with Asparagus)

Torta Pasqualina agli asparagi (Easter pie with Asparagus)

Ingredients for the dough:-300g Manitoba flour-200g Type 00 flour-340g water-20g extra virgin olive oil-5g dry brewer’s yeast-5g fine salt Ingredients for the filling: -500g of asparagus -500g of ricotta cheese -100g of parmesan -3 eggs -7 hard boiled eggs -1 spring onion -extra virgin olive 

Spezzatino di maiale con fave (Pork stew with broad beans)

Spezzatino di maiale con fave (Pork stew with broad beans)

Cooked broad beans look a bit like giant peas, but the flavor is a bit different, specific. First remove the broad beans from the pod and place them in a deep dish. In a small saucepan, cook some vegetable or meat broth. Fry 2 onions