Via Emilia: a Sugo Recipe for Pasta and Crostini

Ragu, salsa and sugo. Three different words that in Italy sometimes are used interchangeably among them. The most of them go with pasta but they are made with different ingredients and they have different texture and cooking. RAGÙ The Italian expression ragù is derived from the French ragout. Italian ragù is a thick stew of meat, poultry,…

ByMonica5 April 20190Comments

Aperitivo Appetizers COURSES OCCASIONS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Zucchini and Oregano Quiche

Who knows the difference between Quiche and Torta salata? In the Italian cuisine we love and cook both quite often. If the first recipe comes from the French cuisine, the second one is Italian. Both have the same origin: indeed they born in the cuisine of reuse and are perfect to make something delicious with leftovers. The…

ByMonica31 March 20190Comments

Bologna Food Breakfast and Merenda Cakes and Cookies COURSES OCCASIONS RECIPES

St. Joseph’s Raviole, The Cookies of Bologna

Welcome to Bologna. A city where the same name may indicate a fresh pasta or something sweet. So it happens that in Bologna there are sweet versions of tortellini, tagliatelle, tortelli and ravioli (but just ravioli become raviole, by taking the female name). For example, tortellini are little chocolates, tagliatelle and tortelli are also fried Carnival sweets.…

ByMonica19 March 20190Comments

Aperitivo Cheese COURSES INGREDIENTS Legumes OCCASIONS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Savory pea pie. Spring recipe

The calendar lists March as one of the winter months, but in Italy, there is a saying that it is crazy. Sometimes it shows up with a trousseau of rain and umbrellas. Frequently, it restores winter's rigor in the blink of an eye. But it also happens to show up disguised as spring. These days of mild…

ByMonica5 March 20190Comments

Aperitivo Bologna Food Cheese COURSES INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Roasted Carrot and Squacquerone of Romagna Savory Pie

What kind of cooks are you? Do you observe a recipe, maybe one from your family cookbook, or the inspiration of the moment? Family recipes and recipe development. To me, they're two sides of the same coin. Did you have your own family cookbook? A notebook where, during the time, someone wrote grandma's apple pie recipe, mom's…

ByMonica15 January 20190Comments

Aperitivo Breads and Pizza Cheese COURSES INGREDIENTS OCCASIONS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Savory Cheese and Cavolo Nero Loaf Bread

Looking for a recipe for tasty bread? Put some cavolo nero inside your loaf. I did it. Well, I've added also cheese but you do it only if you have or love it. I made a savory loaf bread that is as crunchy outside as moist and soft inside. Savory cheese and kale loaf bread is a simple,…

ByMonica28 October 20180Comments

COURSES Gluten-free INGREDIENTS RECIPES Savoury Cakes

Basic Recipe To Make Gluten-Free Savoury Tart Dough

Do you love homemade savoury tart? If you're looking for a special savoury tart dough, stop here! I have an option that could be good for you. Basic recipes for savoury tart dough. To be honest, sometimes I buy ready-made dough. But more often I prefer to make my own savoury tart from scratch. Starting with…

ByMonica13 July 20180Comments

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna in Bloom: Flowers, Events and Private Gardens

Bologna in Bloom: I love spring season. And you? The things I love most about this season are: the long days, the brightest light and the warmest air, the clouds that seem meringues, the sudden thunderstorms, the scent of rain and flowers, the buds on the trees, the flowering of the wisteria in Piazza Santo Stefano…

ByMonica12 May 20180Comments

COURSES Eggs Gluten-free INGREDIENTS Main Course OCCASIONS RECIPES

In Season. Poached Egg and Baked Asparagus With Bacon

Waiting for the weekend. If I don't work, I rarely make plans for the weekend. After a busy week, I let the weekend take shape little by little, deciding at a time - and depending on the weather - if I get up early or stay in bed longer. After breakfast, which at least on weekends…

ByMonica4 April 20180Comments

COURSES Gluten-free INGREDIENTS RECIPES Savoury Cakes Sunday Lunch

Gluten-Free Savoury Tart With Asparagus Salad

Asparagus salad in a savoury tart? Yes, in this recipe a very simple asparagus salad finds its home in a crispy shell and becomes savoury cake. What do you think? Basic doughs and savoury cakes. Often, during the weekend, I spend some time making savoury tart. I find that a torta salata is a good idea…

ByMonica27 October 20170Comments