Author: ChefMamy

Sfrappole di carnevale ripiene con marmellata di prugne (Carnival Sfrappole filled with plum jam)

Sfrappole di carnevale ripiene con marmellata di prugne (Carnival Sfrappole filled with plum jam)

Sfrappole are a typical carnival dessert in Italy, to be precise and the name it bears in Emiglia Romagna. I make classic sfrappole every year for Carnival, this year I decided to make them stuffed, I must admit… there is much more to do than 

Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta (Ravioli with spinach and ricotta)

Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta (Ravioli with spinach and ricotta)

You can also find ravioli with spinach and ricotta in refrigerator packaging in supermarkets, but I can guarantee you that the difference in flavor is enormous, especially if the ricotta and spinach are fresh. Let’s start by cooking the already washed spinach by placing it 

Radicchio con speck gorgonzola e noci al forno (radicchio baked with gorgonzola speck and  walnuts)

Radicchio con speck gorgonzola e noci al forno (radicchio baked with gorgonzola speck and walnuts)

Wash the radicchio and then remove the leaves, blanch them for a few seconds until they soften a little, then place the radicchio leaves in ice water. Start filling each radicchio leaf with speck, gorgonzolla and chopped walnuts. Roll the leaf on itself starting from 

Roselline con burro al tartufo bianco e prosciutto cotto(roses with truffle butter and cooked ham)

Roselline con burro al tartufo bianco e prosciutto cotto(roses with truffle butter and cooked ham)

The roses made in this way are very delicate and suitable for a delicate palate. They are a little challenging to make but I guarantee you that the final result is spectacularly tasty! Ingredients for the pastry: -480g(16,93 oz) of flour -5 eggs Ingredients for 

Riso improvvisato

Riso improvvisato

I called this recipe “improvised rice” because it was an improvised recipe, that is, I started by making myself some plain rice and then the inspiration took hold. Basically I toasted the rice, aside I brought a small saucepan with water and vegetable broth. I 

Gobbetti con speck e zucchine (pasta with speck and courgettes)

Gobbetti con speck e zucchine (pasta with speck and courgettes)

Bring the water for the gobbetti pasta to the boil. Fry an onion cut into small pieces in a large pan and when it becomes a little tender add the courgettes cut into cubes, cook for 15 minutes and then add the cherry tomatoes cut 

Straccetti di pollo e lenticche (Chicken strips and lentils)

Straccetti di pollo e lenticche (Chicken strips and lentils)

Let’s start by soaking the lentils at least 8 hours before cooking them. Change the water twice and above all it is important that the lentils remain covered in water. Start cooking the lentils, draining all the water and fry them in a little extra 

Spaghetti con speck

Spaghetti con speck

Spaghetti with speck is very easy to make and delicious, all you need is a little speck, an onion, cooking cream and spaghetti. Start by putting the water on for the spaghetti and in the meantime let the onion rise, once browned add some speck 

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 

Roll with Nutella

Roll with Nutella

If you don’t have much time, you have few ingredients and you need to make a dessert… this Nutella roll is the best solution.Ingredients:-4 eggs-125g(4,40 oz) of powdered sugar -125g(4,40 oz) of flour -Nutella for filling First separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whip