In Italy we do take cooking seriously and at the same time we are definitely 'provincial', in the sense that we are, sometimes exaggeratedly, attached to our region or even town, so it will come to no surprise to you that the Ordine della Confraternita del Pesto [the Cavaliers of the brotherhood of pesto] has […]

My step-father always makes such a big deal on Christmas Eve with the potato puree – he is the appointed cook every year and normally starts the preparations hours before dinner – when we were all kids we were nearly more excited with the final result (a fluffy mountain of steaming hot, pale yellow cream […]

There are thousands of different ways to marinate and aromatise pork meat. This is a quick and reasonably cheap one. I love to accompany them with potato puree and green, steamed or boiled vegetables (ruby chard for instance or spinach). What you need (for 2 people): 2 chops (approx 170 gr. each) 1 clove of […]

What you need (for 2 people): 50 gr clams 1 clove of garlic1 scarce teaspoon dried crumbled chilli pepper olive oil1 bunch of fresh parsley leaves 1 slug dry white wine 200 gr. spaghetti Salt and pepper to taste How you do it: Wash the clams well to eliminate dirt and sand. Put them in […]

I got this recipe from the king of barbeques: if I tell you he lives in Ireland you will never believe me! During the winter, or on a rainy day, you can cook the kebabs under a very hot grill instead.They are delicious accompanied by a fresh garlic and mayo cucumber salad.(Franita in the Kitchen) […]

A healthy and tasty risotto for the cold nights ahead. What you need (for four people) : 350 gr. rice4 small courgettes3 spoons curry powder 1 lt vegetable brotholive oilsaltpepper½ onion50-60 gr. butter½ glass dry white wine How you do it: Heat the butter in a thick-bottomed pan. Stir in the chopped onion and the […]

This is a tasty and easy-to-make Indonesian dish. Delicious with an ice-cold beer, and to be eaten with fork and spoon a la Indonesian. What you need (for four people) : 300 gr. egg noodles1 garlic clove1 tablespoon crushed chillies 1 tablespoon crushed coriander3.5 cm piece root ginger ½ lt vegetable brotholive oilsoy sauce2 spring […]

To give an Italian touch to your Halloween, try this recipes for delicate ravioli filled with pumpkin. They are at their best with a pork sausage dressing, or more simply with butter, Parmesan cheese and sage. This dish can be found in many localities of Pianura Padana, the flat Po valley in Northern Italy, and […]

Simple, delicious, healthy and cheap. What you need (for two people) : 4 turkey breast slices50 gr. diced mortadella50 gr. diced cheddar or emmanthal cheese olive oilsaltpepperoregano How you do it: On the turkey slices (well flattened), lay down a mix of mortadella and cheese cubes. If you don't like or you can't find mortadella, […]