Al Bisulan was the typical dessert of my city of the poor social classes in the old times. It was a Christmas’ dessert, very dry and compact because of the lack of the baking soda, and because of its compactness
Beer risotto with Napoli sausage and beans
Salsiccia Napoli is a typical neapolitan product, obtained by using the best Italian heavy pork meats as ham, shoulder and pancetta and spiced according to a secret recipe and properly seasoned. I decided to try to use it for a risotto together
Spicy salad with chickpeas, carrots, walnuts and apples
A vegetarian salad with a very peculiar taste, spicy and fresh at the same time, tasty and poor in fat, to try for a fanciful last minute idea. Time of preparation 10 minutes Servings 1 What did I use a
Chocolate rice
I love rice and I love dark chocolate. When I put them together I go crazy! This fast dessert is delicious and super easy and you can prepare it also in a vegan and lactose free version using an alternative
Sbrisolona (crumble cake from the city of Mantua)
The typical cake of my hometown and one of my favourite ever. The tradition of it gives it a special meaning for me and I finally prepared it myself to continue my grandmother’s culinary culture. Time of preparation About 50
Eggs in a hole (with mustard onion)
A classic that wants to be a little more complete and different. I prepared a sweet and sour super easy dish of white onions and mustard to eat together with my eggs and bread. Complete breakfast/lunch, few ingredients, a little
Zucchini flowers risotto
A simple and colorful vegetarian risotto with a delicate flavor, creamy but with crunchy fried zucchini flowers on the top. Time of preparation about 30 minutes Servings 4 What did I use a little pot, paper towels, a cutting board,
Oven baked fennels with almonds and ground bread
An easy and different way to serve fennel as a side dish: a compromise between cooked and soft and crunchy and fresh. Just few ingredients for a very fast and tasty side dish. Time of preparation 30 minutes Servings 4
Gnocchi (basic recipe of my grandma)
A classic of the italian domestic cuisine that one couldn’t miss in a collection of italian recipes! Time of cooking about 30 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients 00 Flour: 0,2 kg Potatoes: 1 kg Salt/pepper as required Minced cheese: 25 gr
Buckwheat and type 0 flour bread
A savory and compact bread, with a fast preparation and growing, that I use for a last-minute side dish / base for my recipes. Time of preparation about 4 hours Servings 2 loaves Ingredients Buckwheat flour: 500 gr O white