Author: ChefMamy

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 

Long pasta “Tripoline” with smoked salmon

Long pasta “Tripoline” with smoked salmon

There are anti-stress foods to put on your plate, who hasn’t had a stressed day? And among these dishes there is salmon, as it contains serotonin (the good mood molecule), a substance that reduces the concentration of the main stress hormone and also cholesterol in 

Pasta with buffalo ricotta

Pasta with buffalo ricotta

The seasoning I used to make this pasta is very delicate and genuine. Children love it so much!Ingredients for 2 people: -250g(8.82 oz) of pasta -100g(3.52 oz) of buffalo ricotta -250g(8.82 oz) of tomato puree -half onion -20g(0.70 oz) butter -Parmesan cheese -salt and pepper 

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 

Tigelle modenesi

Tigelle modenesi

As the title indicates, tigelle are of Modena origins.Ingredients for 18 tigelle: -250g(8.82 oz) of “0” type flour -500g(17.63 oz) of “00” flour -300g(10.58 oz) of whole milk -60g(2.17 oz) of lard -50g(1.76 oz) of extra virgin olive oil -25g(0.88 oz) of fresh brewer’s yeast 

Cannoli with ricotta and chocolate chips

Cannoli with ricotta and chocolate chips

Today I made some very simple and good cannoli, to eat for breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients: -1 roll of rectangular puff pastry -200g(7.05 oz) of ricotta -3 tablespoons of sugar -1 yolk -2 tablespoons of chocolate chips -vanilla icing sugar -Lemon peel Preparation: 

Baked croaker and red mullet

Baked croaker and red mullet

Baked or grilled fish is one of the most dietary ways to eat light and tasty. Ingredients for 2 people: -2 croaker -2 mullets -2 potatoes -capers -seasoning for fish or salt, garlic and oil -4 cherry tomatoes -extra virgin olive oil Preparation: 1) Wash 

Baked lamb

Baked lamb

Ingredients: -1200g(42.33 oz) of lamb –Liliana seasoning -extra virgin olive oil -1 glass of white wine Preparation: 1) 4 hours before cooking the lamb you need to soak it in a bowl with water, salt and white vinegar. This operation serves to remove the strong 

Truffle roses

Truffle roses

It’s my daughter’s favorite dish :-). In a way it’s a shame that you can’t smell the truffle… it’s delicious! We know that the Truffle is a prized tuber, but unlike potatoes, it smells fantastic. We find it in the white truffle version (the most 

Chestnuts made in the Philips Air Fryer

Chestnuts made in the Philips Air Fryer

On St. Martin’s Day, in Italy there is the usual custom of making chestnuts. I usually bake them…but this time…surprise! You may be wondering why chestnuts are made in the air fryer? instead of in the oven or roasted chestnuts… well the answer is simple…