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Author: Mariacristina
Mezze maniche alla crema di spinaci e gorgonzola – creamy spinach and gorgonzola pasta
It was unknown even to me until Continue reading
Spaghetti alla carbonara – carbonara

Spaghetti alla carbonara is a much beloved national dish that is regularly the highlight of the day for millions of Italians, wherever they are, whatever place they call home. Continue reading
Millefoglie alle fragole – strawberry millefeuille

After such a long silence (sorry readers, it couldn’t be helped!), I could only come back with a massive Continue reading
Torta di mele – apple cake
Gnocchi alla romana con salmone – semolina gnocchi with smoked salmon
Biscotti salati – savoury biscuits

They say that happiness can be found in little things. I would agree, especially because I am such a small human that the thought of Continue reading
Pasta e piselli – pasta with peas

I have been meaning to share the wonderful recipe of pasta e piselli for a while but never quite got there. As they say: there is always Continue reading
Chiacchiere di Carnevale – sweet fried ribbons

Since I moved to London we have not been celebrating Carnival in February; it is all about Halloween in November instead. But I miss the Italian atmosphere so badly that I always try to bring a piece of Carnevale to London by making chiacchiere: thin and crispy, Continue reading
Rose di speck e ricotta – speck and ricotta roses

The other day I published my 60th post and realised how far I have come since that very first recipe I published a year ago. “La prima ricetta non si scorda mai“:-P (You never forget the very first recipe). Continue reading