Posted in Gluten free recipes, Recipes, Risotto recipes on Apr 4th, 2012
Our increasing passion towards rice varieties and risotto is filling us with energies and initiatives. As part of the Riso e Risotti campaign we are inviting local chefs to submit to us their innovative recipes using the Carnaroli and Vialone nano rice varieties. We are curious to discover their creation of scrumptious risotto recipes, their [...]
Posted in Gluten free recipes, Recipes, Risotto recipes on Apr 4th, 2012
Our increasing passion towards rice varieties and risotto is filling us with energies and initiatives. As part of the Riso e Risotti campaign we are inviting local chefs to submit to us their innovative recipes using the Carnaroli and Vialone nano rice varieties. We are curious to discover their creation of scrumptious risotto recipes, their [...]
Posted in Recipes, Vegetarian recipes on Oct 18th, 2011
Have you got the basic ingredients? Milk, flour, eggs, parmesan? Any frozen peas? If you found everything then try out this super-easy recipe: Pea fritters Ingredients for 4 persons: 350g frozen peas 100ml milk 40g flour 2 eggs 40g grated parmsean extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper Blanch the peas for 5 minutes in [...]
Posted in Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Jul 26th, 2011
A quick one to entertain guests, an ideal party item or an easy bite. Instead of using the traditional pizza dough I substituted this with ready to use shortcrust pastry. Pizzette with bacon and courgettes Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 packet ready to use shortcrust pastry (250g) 200g small courgettes 100g bacon, thinly sliced 60g [...]
Broad beans are healthy, low in calories, and in abundance at the moment. At our home, we invest in seasonal ingredients. Therefore, at this time of year, we usually end up with a broad bean overdose – an overdose of protein and carbohydrates, vitamins A, B1 and B2. Broad beans can be cooked in a [...]
Posted in Desserts, Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Mar 21st, 2011
My greatest fear is monotony; that is why I find myself well-off in the kitchen. It is the place where my creativity is free to explore the endless combination of ingredients. Recipes available in books, magazines and on the net are my daily inspiration. In addition, lately I have realised, that a fresh pair of eyes [...]
Posted in Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Feb 6th, 2011
At the moment artichokes are in full season and relatively cheap. We bought 4 lovely artichokes for just €1! Artichokes come in a variety. The most commonly found are the classic green globe artichokes which are quite meaty and the oblong Italian bred artichokes which are purplish and have a tender heart. For this recipe [...]
Posted in Oven baked recipes, Pasta, Recipes on Jan 24th, 2011
I feel an adrenalin rush as soon as I manage to get hold of some high quality, original type of pasta. When I got acquainted with the Paccheri type in one Neapolitan restaurant I realised that this pasta could be an inspiration for culinary creativity. This short, tube-like pasta has two versions: lisce (smooth) or rigate (ridged) – [...]
Posted in Recipes on Dec 12th, 2010
Following the request received for the recipe of the rosemary pesto here it is for all you readers to try it out! Ingredients for 4/6 portions of pasta: 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 100g pine nuts 1 small garlic clove 8 tblsp grated parmesan extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper In a mixing bowl put the rosemary leaves, garlic, [...]
Posted in Bread, Oven baked recipes, Recipes on Oct 31st, 2010
Bread with speck, fontina cheese & pistachios Prepare 1kg of bread dough – my method is as follows: 1kg flour (i use farina di grano duro) 2 sachets instant yeast 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt 400ml tiepid water Blend ingredients all together in the mixer however add water little at a time until the mixture turns [...]
