Savoury Pumpkin Fritters, Before The Season Ends

New post from the pantry. And savoury pumpkin fritters recipe. Pumpkin is one of my fav among vegetables and April calls for the latest recipes that can be made with it that, in Italy, we find on the market stalls for a very long period from late August to April. The pumpkin is one of the iconic vegetables…

ByMonica6 April 20200Comments

COURSES RECIPES Soups

Pancotto a la Romagnola (Bread Soup) recipe

For my grandmother, born in the Romagna countryside, bread was precious: not even its crumbs were wasted. Born in not prosperous economic conditions, she remembered the difficulties caused by the Second World War . Two conditions made her an exceptional woman and a great housewife. Even when she only had leftovers or a handful of ingredients…

ByMonica26 March 20200Comments

Bologna Food Cheese Christmas COURSES Eggs INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES Soups Sunday Lunch

Zuppa Imperiale, The Traditional Minestra Of Bologna

When outside it is cold, I can't think of anything better than steaming soup. Despite its name, Zuppa Imperiale is not a soup but a minestra . And a typical recipe of Bologna. Unlike other Bolognese pasta dishes, you don't need to make sfoglia (pasta dough) to make Zuppa Imperiale. For its easy preparation, you will…

ByMonica31 January 20200Comments

Bologna Food COURSES First Course OCCASIONS RECIPES Sunday Lunch

Classic Lasagna Bolognese, the original recipe of Bologna

Over the centuries, Bologna has also won the appellation of The Fat for dishes such as lasagna Bolognese. However, when, in 1891, Pellegrino Artusi published the book Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well, which marked the birth of modern Italian cuisine, the Italian gastronome did not mention any regional lasagna recipes. That…

ByMonica28 January 20200Comments

Cheese COURSES Desserts INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES Sunday Lunch

Tiramisù Crostata and Why Ahead is my Word of the Year

The beginning of the new year is a good time for new intentions and goals. Usually, I let a few days pass between reflections on the old year and the purposes for the new one. I don't want to make emotional but lucid balances. I'm letting the suspended thoughts come down slowly like soft snowflakes.…

ByMonica19 January 20200Comments

Aperitivo Cheese Christmas COURSES INGREDIENTS Legumes Meat OCCASIONS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Savory Lentil Pie With Cooked Ham And Cheese

genius recipe for savory pie lovers!

ByMonica28 December 20190Comments

Christmas COURSES First Course INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES Rice and Grains Sunday Lunch

Risotto with Goji Berry, Taleggio, Candied Orange Zest

Over the weekend I organized a dinner to taste this new and easy risotto recipe I developed for Riserva San Massimo farm. Conversing with friends about food and its connection, I argued that the tale of tales tells about food. What do you think? The beauty of the world, man’s labour, nature’s gifts and its inspirations. The seasons…

ByMonica11 December 20190Comments

Christmas COURSES Desserts Gluten-free INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES

Sweet potato Montblanc dessert

The original version of Montblanc, meaning White Mountain , has two main ingredients: chestnut puree and whipped cream. It is sugary, delicious, and easy to make. This spoon dessert is typical of northern Italy and probably of French origin. At home, it was a dessert reserved for special occasions such as Christmas lunch.…

ByMonica5 December 20190Comments

Christmas COURSES Fruits Gluten-free INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES Sauces and Pâté Sunday Lunch

Apple Sauce Recipe for Roasts and Hard Cheeses

Before to share my apple sauce recipe, You have to know I have a huge passion for this fruit. Just like my grandmother. Only she made mostly sweets. She loved apples and there were always a plenty of them at home. Every year, in autumn, after the harvest, my family took several wooden boxes full of apples from…

ByMonica2 December 20190Comments

Aperitivo OCCASIONS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Whole Wheat Savory Ricotta Mushrooms Tart Recipe

I mix thoughts with colors and tastes. I could be anywhere. I don't know if cooking has the same effect on you? I'm a simple person who appreciates the happiness that comes from small things. In my kitchen, with a bowl and a spoon. I prepare the ingredients, and I love to touch them with my hands before starting…

ByMonica28 November 20190Comments