Autumn has a very clear scent: damp leaves, fresh air and that deep perfume of mushrooms emerging from the forest. In northern Italy, among the rice fields of Lombardy and Veneto (and throughout Italy), that aroma turns into one of the most beloved dishes of Italian cuisine: the mushroom risotto (in this case, with porcini), a version of the classic…
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Lemon Pasta: Creamy, Quick and Fresh Recipe in 15 Minutes
Today I bring you a recipe that has it all and you’re going to love it: lemon pasta in just 15 minutes. A dish that is the perfect blend of freshness, flavor and lightness. This lemon spaghetti recipe, inspired by the genius of Peppe Guida – yes, that chef who was even one of the protagonists of a memorable Chef’s…
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Spaghetti alla Nerano: A Journey to the Heart of Italian Cuisine
Among the hidden gems of Italian gastronomy, Spaghetti alla Nerano stands out for its simplicity and authenticity. This dish, typical of the Sorrento peninsula, combines fresh ingredients like zucchini with the authentic flavor of traditional Italian cuisine. It’s no wonder Stanley Tucci, in his famous series Searching for Italy, described it as “one of the best dishes I’ve ever tried.”…
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Meatballs with tomato sauce and basil Italian style (polpette al sugo)
Homemade meatballs, easy and delicious. Accompany it with a salad, some rice or a couple of slices of bread and it will become a real family favourite. And if you make a little more of them, you can freeze them and they are a luxury resource for a day when you don’t feel like doing anything at all. …
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Potato and carrot risotto
Recipe for a day when you feel like eating rice, but your fridge is quite empty you don’t feel like spending much. It is also an excellent way to prepare a risotto for the first time, since the degree of difficulty is minimal. Actually, it all comes from the other day when I got nostalgic and craving for…
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Pasta with vegan bolognese sauce
Vegan Bolognese sauce, easy, cheap and delicious. I’ve got lentil cans to stop a train and I’ve been wanting to make some traditional vegan meat recipes for a while, but adding the difficulty of not using tofu, or seitan. Taking ideas from recipes circulating on the internet, I saw that the animal protein substitutes most often used in…
