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Stuffed Squid and Cuttlefish

Stuffed Squid and Cuttlefish

Ingredients: -400g of cuttlefish -400g of squid -200g of grated bread -2 cloves of garlic -1 glass of water -1 glass of white wine -the juice of 1 lemon -200g farina -parsley -extra virgin olive oil -toothpicks -salt, pepper Preparation: 1) Wash and detach the 

Shortcrust pastry roses with Pesto Barilla

Shortcrust pastry roses with Pesto Barilla

Ingredients: -1 Rectangular puff pastry -1 Jar of Barilla pesto Preparation:1) On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry with a rolling pin and cut out circles with a glass.2) Match 3 circles and cover them with pesto.3) With the back of 

Tenerina

Tenerina

Tenerina is a typical dessert of Ferrara (Emilia Romangna).Ingredients for a rectangular pan:-640g Dark chocolate-260g sugar-260g butter-6 eggs-6 tablespoons of flour-1 pinch of salt-1 sachet of baking powder-powdered sugar of vanillaPreparation:1) Heat the butter and chocolate in “Bagno Maria”(Water bath). Wait for everything to melt 

Bread Braid

Bread Braid

Ingredients: -500g(17.73 oz) flour -25g(0.88 oz) fresh brewer’s yeast -1 glass of warm water -4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil – half a glass of milk -2 tablespoons of salt -1 teaspoon of sugar –poppy seeds -1 yolkPreparation:1) Put the flour in the mixer, 

Homemade Cherry Jam

Homemade Cherry Jam

Ingredients: -2 Kg(70.55 oz) of cherries -2 kg(70.55 oz) of sugar -1 vanilla pod -2 glasses of water -Juice of 1 lemon Preparation: 1) Wash all the cherries and remove the seed. 2) Wash the glass jars you plan to use. I wash the jars 

Polpettone

Polpettone

Ingredients: -450g(15.87 oz) of beef -150g(5.29 oz) of pork -1 egg -4 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese -4 spoons of bread crumbs -salt and pepper Preparation:1) Put the ground beef and the ground pork in the mixer. Let it mix slowly.2) Add the egg, the breadcrumbs, 

Meat Broth/Boiled Meat

Meat Broth/Boiled Meat

Ingredients: -450g(15.87 oz) of beef -A quarter of a capon or hen -450g(15.87 oz) of beef bones with meat -200g(7.05 oz) of bovine bones -2 large tomatoes -2 stalks of celery -2 red onions (they give a nicer color to the broth than white onions) 

Chicken with courgettes and mozzarella

Chicken with courgettes and mozzarella

Ingredients for 4 people: -400g(14.11 oz) of chicken breast -200g(7.05 oz) of mozzarella -100g(3.52 oz) parmesan cheese -200g(7.05 oz) of small courgettes or cut courgettes -oil, salt and pepper -half a glass of broth or milk Preparation:1) Wash and cut the chicken breasts and place 

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 

Fried Courgette Flowers

Fried Courgette Flowers

Ingredients: -Courgette flowers -1 plate of flour -1 glass of sparkling water or beer -salt -fry oil Preparation: 1) Wash and separate the flowers from the courgettes. Remove the pistil from the flower (because it is the hard part of the flower). 2) In a