On cooking and anything culinary… sweet or savory that is!
Here’s Sara’s second Parrozzo recipe [par-ròz-zo], the typical Abruzzo Christmas cake. This time she used almonds, red fruits and ratafià (i.e. wild cherry liquor), coated with white chocolate.
… Sweet Recipe: Almond, Candied Fruits and Ratafià Liqueur Mini Parrozzi
Cheers to “The Scrippelle”: Savory Crêpes Surprise… On December 25th, the Christmas broth is a must-eat dish on the Abruzzo tables. It takes a long time to prepare, it requires many ingredients, but you can make it ahead of time.
… Italian Lunch: Box: The Scrippelle (Savory Crêpes)
The Parrozzo [par-ròz-zo] according to the Abruzzo native Gabriele D’Annunzio, a famous Italian writer and poet, after testing the chef Luigi D’Amico’s bake: “This new cake is so tasty that looks like saint Cetteo’s craze, as if he put the rich and fertile earth into your oven, and there it slowly changes into the sweetest among any other sweet thing.”
… Sweet Recipe: Almond & Pistachios Mini Parrozzi
For all the Pasta Lovers out there, today I’d like to introduce you to Cappellacci pasta.
… Pasta Lover on Cappellacci
A few days ago, at my local fishmonger, I saw some Mantis shrimp (known also as Squilla Mantis, a marine crustacean typical in Mediterranean waters). I never cooked them but, attracted by the promotional price, I bought them.
… Italian Mantis Shrimp Stew Tuscan Style
This fresh, no-bake cheesecake is a very easy recipe that can be prepared in advance, making it perfect for any occasion.
… Easy Recipe: No-bake Ricotta & Yogurt Cheesecake
I’m not sure how the butcher persuaded me to buy some turkey (you must know that I’m not exactly a turkey fan) but here I was, back at home, staring at a couple of big thighs. What to do?
… Recipe: Here comes “Turketta”
While in Trento (in the Italian North Eastern region of Trentino), and cooking with local Grappa, I came up with this recipe…
… Recipe: The Drunken Venison Fillet
I am not sure why I’ve never cooked mackerel at home, or maybe yes: the aromas is so very “strong” and pretty persistent once cooked 😉
… Recipe: Roasted Mackerel
Romanesco Broccoli are between the sexiest vegs on the planet, they catch the light in a way that, most times than not, you got some gorgeous pics.
… Easy Recipe: Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Béchamel Sauce