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!
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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 …
Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight I’m going to reveal the recipe for the famous Piadina Romagnola. Anyone who hasn’t tried it yet is missing out big time! I learned this recipe while taking a piadina-making class on the beach in Riccione at Bagno 97 Adolfo—also known …
These cookies are so easy to make, crumbly, and fragrant—they’re perfect for a variety of occasions, whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even just a quick bite.Ingredients: – 200g(7,05 oz)flour– 50g(1,76 oz) peeled almonds– 140g(4,93 oz) softened butter– 50g(1,76 oz) powdered sugar– 3 teaspoons …
I don’t know why, outside of Emilia-Romagna (an Italian region), spaghetti with ragù is listed on restaurant menus as “Spaghetti alla Bolognese”; could it be because ragù is originally from Bologna? Personally, I make this fantastic pasta sauce called ragù about once a month. I …
Pangasius has a very mild flavor and doesn’t have a strong fishy smell, which is why kids love it (and so do I 😂). Preparing the pangasius fillets as if they were meat cutlets was a breeze, and the result was fantastic! So the process …
This type of pasta goes really well with diced cooked ham and peas—a fantastic combination. First, I sautéed an onion for a few minutes, then added some frozen peas (I find frozen peas more flavorful than the ones in a can). After a few minutes, …
It’s the same old story—what can I do to get the kids to eat their vegetables? Here’s today’s idea: zucchini hidden inside a roll with cooked ham and melted cheese.I washed and trimmed the ends off 4 zucchini, then grated them, sprinkled a little salt …
It’s hard to keep coming up with new ways to get kids to eat their vegetables, but I have to say this recipe was a huge hit thanks to the sausage!First, I removed the skin/casings from the sausage and then crumbled it into a pan …
Let’s be honest, veal cutlets with mushrooms are a very flavorful and easy-to-make main course; let’s just say that the most time-consuming part is washing and slicing the button mushrooms, but if you buy them already washed and sliced… you’re halfway there :-).First, season the …
Paccheri pasta with razor clams is a fantastic and flavorful first course. I can’t say this time that it’s easy to make because there are several steps involved, though none of them are complicated. First, soak the razor clams in salted water for at least …
Chicken with green beans makes for a fantastic, flavorful main course. First, trim and wash the green beans, then place them in a pot to boil in water with a pinch of salt. Meanwhile, in a skillet with a drizzle of oil, sauté 2 chopped …
