It is often the most simple things that give us the biggest pleasure. (Okay, that may be a controversial statement – feel free to disagree!) This treccia di salmone e formaggio is just Continue reading
Antipasti
Mozzarella in carrozza – golden-crusted fried mozzarella sandwich
There are very few dishes as comforting, gratifying and as easy and quick to make as mozzarella in carrozza (mozzarella in a carriage).
The name goes to show how precious this cheese is to Italians: so precious that it deserves Continue reading
Tramezzini tricolore – one bowl and no kneading focaccia-style sandwiches
There are foods that belong to your childhood that you simply cannot forget. What’s yours? Tramezzini tricolore (a type of focaccia style sandwiches) is definitely one of those for me.
They used to appear regularly Continue reading
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
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
Fiori di zucca ripieni – stuffed courgette flowers
Tick tock tick tock. Time is flying by and I just cannot wait to go back to Naples and help mamma Mariolina with the prep for the lunches and dinners we’re going to have during this holiday break! Fiori di zucca ripieni are right at the top of the list as they are a Continue reading
Stella di pasta sfoglia ripiena – stuffed puff pastry star
Christmas is in the air: bright lights, shop windows and supermarket shelves all shout “It’s Christmas; hooray!”- type subliminal or not so subliminal messages at you. Mince Continue reading
Involtini di melanzane alla Tim – stuffed aubergine rolls
Today’s blog is as much about involtini di melanzane as it is about selfless Continue reading
Insalata caprese – caprese salad
I know. No need to feel offended here. I appreciate that no one needs Continue reading
Focaccia pomodorini e rosmarino – focaccia
Nothing beats a good home-made focaccia. It was always on the table when sharing a meal at my Italian home with my family. It is relatively easy to make and it goes well with Continue reading