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    Recipes of Appetizers

    Quick and authentic Italian antipasti: bruschette, fritti, and salads that whet the appetite with traditional flavor.

  • Fennel, orange, and smoked salmon salad - a light recipe for these holidays
    Appetizers,  Main courses,  Recipes

    Fennel, orange, and smoked salmon salad: a light recipe for the holidays

    10 December 2025 / No Comments

    When celebrations arrive and the table is filled with hearty dishes, I am always grateful to have a fresh and balanced recipe on hand that provides a breather amidst so much opulence. This fennel, orange, and smoked salmon salad combines Mediterranean ingredients, seasonal citrus, and a delicious contrast between sweet and salty, perfect for a lighter and more colorful Christmas…

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    Mia Villar Raurich

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    Pearl barley and lentil salad

    6 August 2015
    Torta Pasqualina - the traditional Italian savory pie for Easter

    Torta Pasqualina: the traditional Italian savory pie for Easter

    4 April 2026

    Crepes stuffed with burrata, Iberian ham, and diced tomatoes

    2 August 2015
  • Sicilian Caponata - The authentic sweet and sour eggplant stew from Italian cuisine
    Appetizers,  Recipes

    Sicilian Caponata: The authentic sweet and sour eggplant stew from Italian cuisine

    9 September 2025 / No Comments

    There are dishes that call for calm and care, and Sicilian Caponata is one of them. A delight that everyone can enjoy, as it is vegan-friendly. Actually, it is said that there are almost 30 different variations of caponata. That is to say, there is no single recipe. Even so, the most popular ones are the Palermitana, which is the…

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    Bruschetta trio: caprese, eggplant and zucchini, sardines and arugula

    6 August 2013

    Baked zucchini stuffed with tuna, capers, and parmesan

    23 July 2014
    Fennel, orange, and smoked salmon salad - a light recipe for these holidays

    Fennel, orange, and smoked salmon salad: a light recipe for the holidays

    10 December 2025
  • Apulian frise (friselle) - traditional Salento recipe with tomato, arugula, and eggplant
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    Apulian frise (friselle): traditional Salento recipe with tomato, arugula, and eggplant

    31 August 2025 / No Comments

    In the heart of the Salento, among centuries-old olive groves and the intense perfume of wild arugula, one of the most authentic jewels of Apulian gastronomy is kept: the Apulian frise (friselle). With origins so ancient that some historians link them to the diets of medieval travelers, this twice-baked bread transformed into a humble and resilient food, ideal for difficult…

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    Marinated zucchini salad with basil and mint

    Marinated zucchini salad with basil and mint

    30 May 2026
    Artichoke savory tart with ham and ricotta

    Artichoke savory tart with ham and ricotta

    18 January 2026

    Chickpea, arugula, and cherry tomato salad with anchovy vinaigrette

    4 July 2015
  • Melon salad with Iberian ham and mozzarella
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    Melon salad with Iberian ham and mozzarella

    27 July 2025 / No Comments

    There are flavors that represent summer in a single bite. My melon and Iberian ham salad is a delicious bridge between Spain and Italy: we swap the white melon typical of Spanish tables for French Cantaloupe melon, with its orange pulp and intense aroma, and I pair it with buffalo mozzarella, arugula, and basil to give it that unmistakable Italian…

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    Chickpea, arugula, and cherry tomato salad with anchovy vinaigrette

    4 July 2015

    Broccoli, sausage, and ricotta fagottini (rolls)

    19 January 2014

    Summer antipasto: Figs with ham

    28 June 2015
  • Multicolored Caprese Salad - Italian freshness for your summer
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    Multicolored Caprese Salad: Italian freshness for your summer

    24 June 2025 / No Comments

    The caprese salad multicolor celebrates the quintessential Italian trio—tomato, mozzarella, and basil—with a contemporary twist: using tomatoes of different colors, buffalo mozzarella at room temperature, and an express pesto that stays green thanks to an ice cube. This way, in just eight minutes, you get a healthy, summery dish suitable for a bikini diet, packed with antioxidants and the good…

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    Artichoke savory tart with ham and ricotta

    Artichoke savory tart with ham and ricotta

    18 January 2026
    Zucchini flowers stuffed with anchovy and mozzarella

    Fried zucchini flowers stuffed with anchovy and mozzarella

    8 June 2025

    Bruschetta trio: caprese, eggplant and zucchini, sardines and arugula

    6 August 2013
  • Zucchini flowers stuffed with anchovy and mozzarella
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    Fried zucchini flowers stuffed with anchovy and mozzarella

    8 June 2025 / No Comments

    In Rome, fried zucchini flowers are pure magic in a single bite: fragrant zucchini blossoms, stuffed with salty anchovy and melting mozzarella, coated in a *pastella*—a light mixture of flours and sparkling water that creates a crispy, airy layer—and fried to perfection. With just a few minutes and some trattoria tricks, you will transform simple ingredients into an appetizer worthy…

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    Eggplant and ham meatballs, with a Burgos cheese center and honey and pepper sauce

    31 July 2013
    Tomato and watermelon bruschetta with gourmet mascarpone cream

    Tomato and watermelon bruschetta with gourmet mascarpone cream

    11 July 2026

    Pearl barley and lentil salad

    6 August 2015
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  • Pasta a la carbonara
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    Carbonara pasta (pasta alla carbonara)
  • Main courses, Recipes
    Salmon pasta (penne al salmone)
  • Pasta al limón: Receta cremosa, rápida y fresca en 15 minutos
    Main courses, Recipes
    Lemon Pasta: Creamy, Quick and Fresh Recipe in 15 Minutes
  • Spaghetti alla puttanesca with anchovies
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    Spaghetti alla puttanesca with anchovies
  • Pasta with tomato and basil (Italian-style pasta al pomodoro) - pasta al pomodoro
    Main courses, Recipes
    Pasta with tomato and basil (Italian-style pasta al pomodoro)
La ragazza col mattarello

Blog of Italian recipes, in many cases contaminated by a Sabadell native eager to give them a touch of her own. Here you can also find recommendations of places in Rome and surroundings where to eat or buy good products, without having to fight with tourists affected by a serious sunstroke, after having kicked the Forum + Palatino without a cap in the middle of August.

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La ragazza col mattarello

Blog of Italian recipes, in many cases contaminated by a Sabadell native eager to give them a touch of her own. Here you can also find recommendations of places in Rome and surroundings where to eat or buy good products, without having to fight with tourists affected by a serious sunstroke, after having kicked the Forum + Palatino without a cap in the middle of August.

Escuela de Hosteleria Hofmann



DIPLOMA DE
FORMACIÓN COMPLETA DE COCINERO
PROMOCIÓN 2015-2016

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