Appetizers Potato croquettes Potato croquettes are made with eggs and potatoes, then breaded, fried, and served as an appetizer or side dish. The shape can vary a lot:... 13 February 2023 336 by Ilaria Barisi
Chicken and rabbit Second Courses Cordon bleu The history of this recipe remains mysterious. Some say it was invented by Duke Gonzaga of Nevers, warden of the kitchens of the King Louis... 8 January 2023 390 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Xmas Chiffon cake Chiffon cake is a very fluffy and light-as-air American cake. The history of Chiffon cake is very bizarre: Harry Baker, its inventor, was not a... 23 December 2022 450 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Quiche with pumpkin and gorgonzola cheese During the months I spent in almost complete solitude in Strasbourg when doing my graduate thesis, I had colossal meals. When I feel lonely or... 17 October 2022 468 by Ilaria Barisi
Cookies Desserts Turchetti cookies The legend of these biscuits is linked to an imaginary invasion by the Turks, who crossed the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines Mountains to reach... 10 October 2022 425 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Aunt Lina’s lemon and almond cake I still remember Aunt Lina’s lemon cake. I was really young and maybe I found it a little too harsh. The older I get, the... 26 September 2022 409 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Fruits Peaches, almonds and amaretti cake A perfect summer cake to serve with lots of ice cream. It’s super easy to prepare and delicious! Tips to ensure the success of the... 29 August 2022 400 by Ilaria Barisi
Cakes Desserts Amor Polenta: Polenta Cake Amor polenta is a typical Lombard dessert. More precisely, the Varese pastry chef Carlo Zamberletti created this dessert in the 1930s to enhance local flavors... 30 May 2022 651 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Fresh Pasta Cod and chickpea ravioli Giovanni Milana is a chef who works in a family restaurant in Olevano Romano, one of the best traditional restaurants in Italy. This recipe is... 23 May 2022 673 by Ilaria Barisi
Cookies Desserts Soft chocolate cookies A quick and delicious recipe. The first step is using the bain-marie to melt the chocolate. I discovered that this cooking system was invented by... 9 May 2022 602 by Ilaria Barisi
