Secondi piatti

Mozzarella in carrozza – golden-crusted fried mozzarella sandwich

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mozzarella in carrozza
Comfort at its best

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 →

Polpettone di mamma Mariolina – Stuffed meatloaf

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Polpettone and a side of courgettes
Difficult not to be enchanted in front of such beauty

The polpettone ripieno of mamma Mariolina used to be my favourite meal when I was a child. I remember developing an obsession for it and, stubborn as I am, I would often argue with my mum, who refused to make it as often as I wanted… Continue reading →