Author: ChefMamy

Cold Pasta Salad (fusilli) with Tomatoes

Cold Pasta Salad (fusilli) with Tomatoes

In the summer, cold pasta is very popular in Italy because it is very hot and this way with fresh cherry tomatoes and basil is very tasty and very simple to make. First, cook the pasta as usual, then drain it and let it cool. 

Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup)

Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup)

Tomato soup is a typical Tuscan dish, a summer dish. First, let’s fry a slice of algio cut into small pieces in a pan with extra virgin olive oil, let’s brown it a little and then add some tomato puree, if you have it, it 

Octopus and potatoes salad

Octopus and potatoes salad

An excellent salad to eat in summer: octopus and potato salad. It takes a little time to cook the pate and the octopus, but the final result is super surprising. Start putting it in a large pot with water and a few bay leaves, let 

Eggplant made like pizza in the fryer

Eggplant made like pizza in the fryer

The easiest and quickest way to cook foods that could be fried or grilled is: cook them in the fryer, you don’t have to heat the oven, you don’t have to use a lot of oil… and it’s very tasty. Today I chose to make 

Trofie with Bolognese ragù

Trofie with Bolognese ragù

Le Trofie is an Italian pasta made of durum wheat semolina, its value is that it can be cooked in just a few minutes. I had some previously made ragù in the freezer, all I had to do was cook it for a few minutes 

The surprise of quick appetizer with puff pastry

The surprise of quick appetizer with puff pastry

I found myself in an unexpected situation…to make an appetizer before going out for dinner. Luckily I had 2 round puff pastries in the fridge (there’s no shortage of puff pastry in my fridge lately), so I took the 2 round puff pastries out of 

Potatoes salad, bufalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

Potatoes salad, bufalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

Since it’s nice and warm in this period in Italy, salads are welcome. Today I offer you this recipe that sold like hotcakes… I didn’t expect it!First, put the potatoes to boil, I recommend medium – small size. The cooking time of the potatoes depends 

Breaded and fried sage leaves and courgette flowers

Breaded and fried sage leaves and courgette flowers

These sage leaves and courgette or courgette flowers make a fantastic aperitif. Quick and easy to do. Wash the sage leaves and courgette flowers, also removing the pistils. They are dabbed with soft kitchen paper and placed on a plate. In another dish I put 

Turkey breast cutlet

Turkey breast cutlet

There is nothing quicker, more genuine and better than a turkey breast cutlet, everyone at my house likes it… and at yours? As always, I first rinse the turkey breast under running cold water, then pat it dry with absorbent kitchen paper. In a deep 

Mullet fish cooked in the pan

Mullet fish cooked in the pan

The best way to prepare red mullet for me is in a pan. They can also be grilled but for me they are a little too dry. We begin by cleaning the mullet by removing the entrails and scaam, rinsing them and then dabbing them