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Here in Italy is not the right time to start a diet (or at least for me), because it’s Carnival time! During this time we have the habit to eat/make typical italian sweet fritters, among which there are, what I … Continue reading
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Gnocchi (nyoh-k-kee) are a typical italian pasta, they can be prepared with different flours like semolino but the most popular are those made with potatoes. Here in Italy you can easily find good quality fresh Gnocchi at the grocery store, … Continue reading
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Everybody knows that eggplants can have a bitter taste when cooked, especially those that are not so fresh. Many of you already know that to remove the bitterness you just have to cut eggplant in pieces (as desired), put them … Continue reading
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My blog has been online for just 2 months and I did 25 posts but I’d like to thank all of my followers and those who are supporting me on what is became a second job for me (or third … Continue reading
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New Year’s Eve is around the corner so, if you’re planning on doing a seafood-based party, why not making these delicious little tuna meatballs? They are perfect as a starter or as a finger food just as is, but you … Continue reading
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If you have to prepare a fruit salad or garnish a cake, the black banana slices might ruin your work from an aesthetic point of view. Usually are commonly used some drops of lemon juice (or any citrus fruit juice) … Continue reading
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Tenerina (pron. teh-nay-ree-nuh) is the most traditional pie in Emilia-Romagna and it’s typical of the town of Ferrara along with Cappellacci di zucca (egg pasta filled with butternut squash), Salama da sugo (boiled red wine cured salami) and its famous … Continue reading
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Have you ever put too much salt in a sauce, stew, soup or stock? I did… a lot of times… and I ended up increasing the quantities of the ingredients, changing quality of the recipe, until I discovered this trick. … Continue reading
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Ragù is the top italian sauce for pasta. It has simple ingredients, it’s easy even if you’re not very good in the kitchen, but people still think that it’s hard to make. You just need 5-6 hours of your free … Continue reading
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(more photos are coming soon) I’m italian and I’ve never cooked a turkey in my life till now, but in spite that I learned and came up with some tips that may help you having a very special roast turkey. … Continue reading
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Passatelli (puh-ssuh-tell-e) are a real comfort pasta typical of Emilia-Romagna region. Usually eaten in cold evenings and accompanied by a genuine home-made meat and vegetable stock can be a really cure for a bad cold. My mum made these every … Continue reading
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Sometimes, when you eat garlic or it’s just used to give dishes exquisite flavour and aroma, you end up with digestion problems or a bad garlic breath that can last hours (due to high level of sulfurous compounds contained in … Continue reading
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