Sep 7th, 2009
Garbanzo (chick pea) and Pasta Soup
This is a delicious soup steaming in winter, or served in summer at ambient temperature…it can be the main and only course or the first course, if you don’t exceed in the quantity…for 6… . 250 g of garbanzos brought to a bath of cold water and 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate for 12 hours. (you [...]
Sep 5th, 2009
Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes
you might think….but this girl really loves zucchini! and that’s true…for 3…Bring a pan of water to boil (when the water boils add 1 and 1/2 tbsp of coarse salt) to cook the spaghetti… . 3 fresh green zucchinis . 3 big, mature tomatoes (pealed off and without seeds) diced into cubes . olive oil . a clove of [...]
Sep 5th, 2009
Yogurt and Chocolate Cake
This is a spongy cake, with a great taste of cacao…you can fill it at your taste or just sprinkle it with icing sugar…(for 10 to 12 slices…) . 120 g of natural yogurt . 170 g of wheat flour . 75 g of sugar . 40 g of corn oil or olive oil . 3 eggs . 1 tbsp of [...]
Sep 4th, 2009
Capri Salad
Simple, light and delicious….for each person: . 1 tomato (a big one, for salads…) . 1 buffalo mozzarella . salt, pepper, basil and olive oil Wash the tomato. Slice it. Slice the mozzarella. Put in a plate alternating the tomato and the mozzarella. Season with salt, pepper, olive oil and basil…yummm
Sep 4th, 2009
Tomatoes au gratin
This is a good match for meat and fish, everyone likes it (is there someone in the world who doesn’t like tomatoes???)…for 4: . 8 mature and firm tomatoes . salt . pepper . leaves of thyme and basil . oregano (if you like it) . grated grana padano . bread crumbs . olive oil Wash the tomatoes, cut a thin slice in the [...]
Sep 3rd, 2009
Gorgonzola and Pear Risotto
Here’s a creamy risotto for a winter evening…For the stock see the Pumpkin and Zucchini risotto… for the risotto (for 4): .32o g of carnaroli or vialone nano rice . 120 g of gorgonzola diced . 2 tbsp of olive oil . 1 pear pealed off and sliced in cubes Pour the olive oil in a big pan and heat it. [...]
Sep 3rd, 2009
Pumpkin and Zucchini Risotto
The “risotti” are a little bit demanding but the result is always worthwhile…this risotto is very delicate, it can match well with a second dish of pork or flesh or even as a main and sole course. Let’s start…first of all the stock… for the broth: . 1 white onion . 1 carrot . 1 celery stick . 1 tbsp [...]
Aug 30th, 2009
Penne alla crudaiola
It’s a light, quick, summer recipe…good to serve in the weekend’s lunch or when you have many guests and little time…you can prepare “la crudaiola” in advance and cook the pasta just when everyone has arrived…for 3: . 300 g of pasta (penne rigate) . 400 g of pealed, without seeds, chopped . 5 sticks of green onion [...]
Aug 30th, 2009
Apple Crumble with ice cream
This is a quick recipe that youngs and not too youngs like as well …with the ice cream creates a pleasant contrast between crunchy and softy tastes…The ingredients are for 3-4 persons…(4 exact pieces or 3 generous ones… . 4 green apples peeled and sliced for the crumble: . 3 tbsp of butter cut into little cubes . 3 [...]
Aug 29th, 2009
Bread with whole flour
I found out that this is a balanced mix of the two flours making it crunchy outside, fragrant, light and easily digestible. To knead bread dough makes you relax and helps to tone up your arms’ muscles (a little bit of movement isn’t bad at the end…) Ingredients: . 150 g of whole wheat flour .350 g of [...]
