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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 →

Tramezzini tricolore – one bowl and no kneading focaccia-style sandwiches

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tramezzini tricolore
It has never been so quick to make your own sandwich bread
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.

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Bruschette al pomodoro – tomato bruschetta

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Bruschette al pomodoro e basilico
Is there anything nicer than this? Simple goodness

Let’s set things straight. I am Italian, and although I have been living in the UK for over 6 years now, I still have an Italian accent and I sometimes mispronounce or make up words. So I am equally okay when Italian words are not pronounced correctly. BUT why on earth do British Continue reading →