Summer and the heat call for light meals, and when it comes to the “bikini operation,” many think it’s time to give up flavor. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today I bring you the recipe for beef carpaccio, an authentic marvel of Italian cuisine that was born in the legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice during the fifties. It…
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Express meat cannelloni: tricks for a great dish with almost no cooking
If you have ever wanted to enjoy an authentic Sunday feast without having to spend hours in front of the stove, you are in the right place. We all love comfort food, but the current pace of life often leaves us without the energy to cook complex dishes. This is where the magic of smart culinary shortcuts comes into play.…
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Puff pastry pizzette: the easiest and crunchiest Italian appetizer
If you have ever shared a sunset on a terrace in Rome, you will know that there is something that defines that moment: the crunch of the first bite of an appetizer. Puff pastry pizzette are the undisputed queens of those trays that fly away as soon as they reach the table. They are small, round, simple, and so addictive…
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Artichoke savory tart with ham and ricotta
Guests are about to arrive and you still haven’t prepared anything for the appetizer. In those moments, it’s best to have an easy, seasonal recipe on hand that always works. In the middle of January, with artichokes at their best, this artichoke, ham, and ricotta savory tart is a quick, tasty, and hassle-free solution. Watch the video with all the…
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Pasta with mushrooms and ham: easy, creamy recipe without cream
If you have ever come home with no desire to complicate things in the kitchen but dreaming of a comforting dish, this recipe is for you. This pasta with mushrooms and ham is just for those moments: few ingredients, all from the supermarket, a couple of well-thought-out tricks, and a creamy result without the need to add cream. Forget about…
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Ravioli with butter and sage classic Italian recipe
When you don’t feel like complicating things or spending money on store-bought sauces, there are much simpler and more honest solutions. This ravioli with butter and sage recipe is born precisely from that, from home cooking and the need to solve a good dish with few ingredients. It is a traditional Italian preparation, designed for stuffed pasta and made as…
