This artichoke pie recipe known simply as ‘torta salata di carciofi’ could be considered an Italian cousin of the modern French Quiche recipe with it’s eggs, cream, pancetta bacon and parmesan cheese.
Penne pasta in a unique thick besciamella cream sauce with sauteed Prosciutto ends, and topped off with fresh parsley. This recipe is similar to Carbonara but uses besciamella instead of an egg base.
‘Risotto con bietola’ a risotto slow-cooked with a strong sauté base, leafy swiss chard and hints of tomato flavoring. The simple sauté is made up of carrot, celery, red onion in extra virgin olive oil.
For this bread recipe Marco our good friend and professional baker shows us a simple way to make this basic European style bread.
Pizzoccheri a full dish with it’s heavy buckwheat pasta, potatoes, savoy cabbage, dose of strong cheeses and herb flavored butter is a great recipe for cooler weather.
Saltimbocca, or “jump in the mouth” is a popular way to combine tender veal and prosciutto crudo ham with flavors of sage and garlic.
These mashed potatoes are hard to beat with their mix of parmesan cheese, nutmeg, milk and butter. They make a great companion to several main courses.
This blend of ground beef, mortadella, parmesan, bread and parsley finished in a tomato sauce is a classic italian meatloaf recipe.
La Crostata a baked jam tart uses ‘pasta frolla’ similar to shortbread and a thin layer of homemade jam that’s usually decorated on top by braided strips of dough.
Pesto alla Genovese with distinct flavors of basil, garlic and the sharp cheeses make it a classic. This recipe only takes a few minutes to make in the food processor.
Take off the ravioli’s pasta coverings and it’s considered in the nude. This recipe dating back to Florentine Renaissance times is a unique departure from traditional ravioli.
Tender pieces of chicken sautéed in white wine, butter and a little olive oil then slow cooked into a light red cream sauce. Seasoned with fresh basil and served over basmati rice.
Cannellini beans slow cooked with sausage in a mix of garlic, sage and tomato flavors. This traditional recipe is simple in both ingredients and preparation.
Fresh eggplant and tomato sauce recipe that has the eggplant sauteed in garlic and olive oil. Finished with melting mozzarella di bufala cheese.
