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Portobello Mushroom Burger

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...

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...

Mexican Salsa Verde Cocida

Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Starters

Mexican Salsa Verde Cocida 8 pieces tomatillo (Mexican green tomato)180 grams cooking onions, chopped8 garlic cloves, chopped150 grams Green Chiles (Jalapeño or Serrano, fresh)60 grams fresh cilantro60 ml oilSalt to taste Remove the tomatillo from the husk and wash...

Healthy Eggplant Parmesan

Main, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Healthy Eggplant Parmesan 4 medium eggplants, peeled and sliced thinly lengthwise1 litre passata di pomodoro150 grams grated parmigiano reggiano250 grams grated mozzarella10 fresh basil leaves5 grams dry oregano10 grams of salt (for pressing the water out of the...

Pappa al Pomodoro

Recipes, Sides, Soups, Starters

Pappa al Pomodoro 1 kg fresh vine ripe tomatoes150 grams day old dry Italian bread125 ml extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves1 large bunch of basil (tight with butcher string like a spice bag)Salt and pepper to taste Wash the tomatoes, cut them in quarters and remove...

Zucchini in Scapece

Recipes, Starters

Zucchini in Scapece 3 medium green zucchinis, sliced into 1.4 roundsVegetable oil or grapeseed oil for frying150 ml white wine vinegar1 cup of mixed fresh basil, mint and chives (thinly sliced)1 garlic clove, thinly sliced2 grams red pepper flakes (or 1 small fresh...

Pesce al Sale Baked Fish in Salt Crust

Fish, Main, Recipes

Pesce al Sale 2 lbs whole fish, cleaned (descaled)2 kg coarse kosher salt4 egg whites3 sprigs of thyme3 sprigs of rosemary2 sprigs of basil2 sprigs of parsley1 lemon zest, grated Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.Clean the fish properly by removing the interior and...

Risotto alla Milanese

Main, Recipes, Rice

Risotto alla Milanese 400 grams Carnaroli riso (rice)60 grams unsalted butter30 grams Parmigiano reggianoPinch of saffron1/2 white onion, finely chopped150 ml dry white wine1 litre vegetable stockSalt and pepper to taste In a heavy bottom skillet sweat the onions with...

Osso Buco alla Milanese

Main, Recipes

Osso Buco alla Milanese 4 Veal Osso Buco50 grams unsalted butter500 ml dry white wine500 ml dark chicken broth50 grams tomato puree1 small carrot, diced1 stalk celery, diced1/2 white onion, dicedGremolata Seasoning1 clove garlic, finely sliced20 grams flat leaf...