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Crispy di Cavolo nero (Black Cabbage)

Crispy di Cavolo nero (Black Cabbage)

A healthier alternative to crispy chips are definitely black cabbage and are the vegetable rich in minerals and vitamins, many of which have antioxidant properties. Easy to cook. Wash the leaves and then boil them in a large pan with a little water and a 

Spezzatino di vitello con patate (veal stew with potatoes)

Spezzatino di vitello con patate (veal stew with potatoes)

Typically I make veal stew with potatoes in the cold season, its aroma and heat warms the room. Like all stewed recipes, I prefer to cook them in a cast iron pot because the food cooks slowly and then tastes better to me. Clean 2 

Sfrappole di carnevale ripiene con marmellata di prugne (Carnival Sfrappole filled with plum jam)

Sfrappole di carnevale ripiene con marmellata di prugne (Carnival Sfrappole filled with plum jam)

Sfrappole are a typical carnival dessert in Italy, to be precise and the name it bears in Emiglia Romagna. I make classic sfrappole every year for Carnival, this year I decided to make them stuffed, I must admit… there is much more to do than 

Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta (Ravioli with spinach and ricotta)

Ravioli con spinaci e ricotta (Ravioli with spinach and ricotta)

You can also find ravioli with spinach and ricotta in refrigerator packaging in supermarkets, but I can guarantee you that the difference in flavor is enormous, especially if the ricotta and spinach are fresh. Let’s start by cooking the already washed spinach by placing it 

Radicchio con speck gorgonzola e noci al forno (radicchio baked with gorgonzola speck and  walnuts)

Radicchio con speck gorgonzola e noci al forno (radicchio baked with gorgonzola speck and walnuts)

Wash the radicchio and then remove the leaves, blanch them for a few seconds until they soften a little, then place the radicchio leaves in ice water. Start filling each radicchio leaf with speck, gorgonzolla and chopped walnuts. Roll the leaf on itself starting from 

Roselline con burro al tartufo bianco e prosciutto cotto(roses with truffle butter and cooked ham)

Roselline con burro al tartufo bianco e prosciutto cotto(roses with truffle butter and cooked ham)

The roses made in this way are very delicate and suitable for a delicate palate. They are a little challenging to make but I guarantee you that the final result is spectacularly tasty! Ingredients for the pastry: -480g(16,93 oz) of flour -5 eggs Ingredients for 

Riso improvvisato

Riso improvvisato

I called this recipe “improvised rice” because it was an improvised recipe, that is, I started by making myself some plain rice and then the inspiration took hold. Basically I toasted the rice, aside I brought a small saucepan with water and vegetable broth. I 

Gobbetti con speck e zucchine (pasta with speck and courgettes)

Gobbetti con speck e zucchine (pasta with speck and courgettes)

Bring the water for the gobbetti pasta to the boil. Fry an onion cut into small pieces in a large pan and when it becomes a little tender add the courgettes cut into cubes, cook for 15 minutes and then add the cherry tomatoes cut 

Straccetti di pollo e lenticche (Chicken strips and lentils)

Straccetti di pollo e lenticche (Chicken strips and lentils)

Let’s start by soaking the lentils at least 8 hours before cooking them. Change the water twice and above all it is important that the lentils remain covered in water. Start cooking the lentils, draining all the water and fry them in a little extra 

Spaghetti con speck

Spaghetti con speck

Spaghetti with speck is very easy to make and delicious, all you need is a little speck, an onion, cooking cream and spaghetti. Start by putting the water on for the spaghetti and in the meantime let the onion rise, once browned add some speck