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Pasta Mista with Spring Vegetables

Pasta Mista with Spring Vegetables A light and fresh, perfect for spring. Serve as a main course or a side dish alongside grilled meats or fish. 300 g pasta mista ((mix of short pasta))Salt ((for the pasta water))200 g asparagus, ( trimmed and cut into 3 cm pieces)200...

Artichoke and Pecorino Custard with Orange and Radish Salad

Recipes, Salad

Artichoke and Pecorino Custard with Orange and Radish Salad For the Custard300 g artichoke hearts ((cooked or canned, drained))150 ml double cream150 ml milk3 eggs90 g Pecorino cheese, (finely grated)1 garlic clove, (minced)Salt and freshly ground black pepperFor the...

Eggplant and Provola Polpette with Spicy Tomato Water

Healthy, Recipes

Eggplant and Provola Polpette with Spicy Tomato Water A Southern Italian-inspired dish perfect as an appetizer,small plate, or tasting menu item. For the Polpette:2 medium eggplants ((~500 g))100 g breadcrumbs ((plus more for coating))1 egg80 g provola cheese, (diced...

Fennel and Citrus Salad

Recipes, Salad

Fennel and Citrus Salad For the Salad:2 medium fennel bulbs ((~400–500 g))2 oranges (, peeled and segmented)1 grapefruit (, peeled and segmented)1 small red onion (, thinly sliced (optional))A handful of fresh parsley leaves (, chopped)A handful of fresh mint leaves...

Tomato and Bread Salad with Lemon, Anchovies & Capers

Recipes, Salad, Starters

Tomato and Bread Salad with Lemon, Anchovies & Capers Bold and zesty Mediterranean-style — a Sicilian twist on the classic Panzanella, with bright citrus, umami anchovies, and salty pops from the capers For the Salad:400 g ripe mixed tomatoes ((cherry,...

Cauliflower Couscous with Sicilian-Style Caponata

Healthy Meals, Main, Recipes, Sides

Cauliflower Couscous with Sicilian-Style Caponata Mediterranean-inspired recipe for Cauliflower Couscous with Sicilian-Style Caponata — light, veggie-packed, and full of bold Sicilian flavors. Perfect as a main or side dish, served warm or at room temperature. For the...

Portobello Mushroom Burger

Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Portobello Mushroom Burger This Portobello Mushroom Burger is based on creating a wonderful summer vegetarian variation for your barbecue. 4 Portebello Mushrooms1 vine-ripened tomato, sliced4 lettuce leafs1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tbsp olive oil1 tsp dried oregano2...

The Best Cheese for Your Recipes

Canada, Charcuterie Board, Cooking, Food

Phenomenal Swiss Cheeses, Made with The Best Raw Milk. This time we had the pleasure of speaking with Ramon Eberle, from Stonetown Artisan Cheese, located in St. Marys, Ontario Canada. Stonetown is an on-farm cheese plant, and its cheeses are made with unpasteurized...

Mediterranean Pasticcio with Butternut Squash

Italian, Main, Pasta

Mediterranean Pasticcio with Butternut Squash 1 kg mezze maniche pasta or rigatoni2 medium size eggplant, peeled and cut into medium dice.2 medium sizes zucchini cut into medium dice2 red peppers roasted in the barbeque or in the oven and peeled.1 butternut squash5...

Lemon Risotto with Mortadella & Pistachio

Italian, Main

Lemon Risotto with Mortadella & Pistachio Food prosessor, Wide sauce pot, Wooden spoon 330 gr mortadella cut into cubes120 gr fresh ricotta200 gr grated parmigiano Reggiano110 ml heavy creamGrated nutmeg1 l light chicken stock80 gr unsalted butter1 small white...

Green Onion Pancake with Prosciutto & Parmesan

Breakfast, International

Green Onion Pancake with Prosciutto & Parmesan Dough300 g all purpose flour5 ml salt3 g instant dry yeast190 g lukewarm waterFilling5 green onions, thinly sliced45 ml olive oil15 thinly sliced prosciuttos30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheeseTo Finish30 ml olive...

Gnocchi alla Romana with Zucchini, Pomodorini & Pecorino

Italian, Main, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces

Gnocchi alla Romana with Zucchini, Pomodorini & Pecorino For the Gnocchi1 Litre milk250 grams semolina100 grams unsalted butter2 egg yolks, beaten100 grams grated Parmigiano ReggianoFor the Sauce1 medium zucchini (cut into thin slices)50 grams guanciale or smoked...

Tuscan Gnudi with Eggplant & Pecorino

Italian, Main, Recipes

Tuscan Gnudi with Eggplant and Pecorino A simple version of a large gnocchi round shape made with ricotta and spinach makes for a classical pleasant dish. 1 kg fresh spinach500 gr ricotta80 gr parmigiano reggiano 2 whole large eggs100 gr 00 flour2 garlic clovesextra...

Vegetable Ratatouille with Raisin Cauliflower Couscous

Main, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Vegetable Ratatouille with Raisin Cauliflower Couscous 250 grams parsnip, peeled and medium dice 250 grams carrot peeled and medium dice250 grams cooking onion peeled and finely diced250 grams butternut squash peeled and medium diced4 cloves of garlic peeled and...

Gratin Dauphinoise

Main, Recipes, Vegetarian

Gratin Dauphinoise 1.2 kg Yukon Gold potato225 grams Gruyere cheese grated100 grams Gorgonzola500 ml milk250 ml heavy cream3 egg yolks5 grams grainy mustardSalt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.Pinch of smoked paprika Peel the potatoes and cut into thin slices.Place some...

Roasted Brussel Sprout with Pancetta Caramelized Onion & Maple Syrup

Recipes, Sides, Vegetables

Roasted Brussel Sprout with Pancetta Caramelized Onion & Maple Syrup 700 grams Brussels sprout (trimmed and cut in half lengthwise)1 tbsp olive oil2 cloves of garlic thinly sliced100 grams smoked pancetta (or regular smoky bacon)1 white onion thinly sliced2 tbsp...

Creamy Pumpkin Cavatelli

Main, Pasta, Recipes

Creamy Pumpkin Cavatelli 800 grams cavatelli di gragniano700 grams pumpkins, peeled and diced3 bunches fresh rosemary100 grams extra virgin olive oil60 grams white onions, finely dicedPowdered cinnamon a pinch1 litre vegetable broth 100 grams amaretti (biscotti)150...

Italian Salsa Verde (Bagnet Vert)

Recipes, Sauces

Italian Salsa Verde (Bagnet Vert) 6 filets of anchovies in oil4 garlic cloves300 grams fresh Italian parsley2 spoons of capers, under salt if possible4 hard boiled eggs100 grams white wine vinegar200 grams stale bread, crust removed300 grams extra virgin olive oil50...