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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Veal straccetti alla pizzaiola: traditional Italian recipe
Traditional Italian cuisine gives us preparations that transform very simple ingredients into truly memorable creations. Among the most beloved and tasty veal recipes, one wonder stands out that evokes the aromas of classic Neapolitan pizzas. Preparing delicious veal straccetti pizzaiola style is the perfect excuse to enjoy those main courses with veal that win over the whole family. With very…
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Stuffed Italian Meatloaf (Polpettone): Grandma’s Recipe
When I look for a dish that truly embraces the heart, my mind travels straight to those Roman traditions that have taught me so much since I first picked up the mattarello. This stuffed Italian meatloaf (Polpettone) is the perfect example of how grandmothers’ cooking in Italy manages to create wonders with very little, transforming the everyday into something extraordinary.…
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Steak with gorgonzola sauce: tricks for tender and juicy meat
Getting a beef steak to the perfect level of doneness is almost an art, especially for those taking their first steps in the kitchen. Often, the fear of the meat ending up as tough as shoe leather makes us avoid this dish, but today I will show you that with a couple of technical secrets, the result is spectacular. This…
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Beef Broth (Brodo di Carne) Italian Style
There are preparations that accompany you throughout your life in the kitchen, and this Italian-style meat broth is one of those foundations that makes all the difference. It is that smell that fills the house, that quiet bubbling that announces something good, that mixture of vegetables and meats that becomes the essence of so many dishes. It doesn’t matter if…
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Ziti alla Genovese: the most authentic Neapolitan ragu pasta
Naples and its flavors. They captivate you from the very first moment without the need for artifice: time, patience, and a combination of aromas that fills the entire house. That is what ziti alla Genovese is like, one of the most iconic dishes of Neapolitan cuisine, a slow-cooked stew of onion and meat that transforms into a deep, enveloping, and…
