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Oil, butter and cream

2006 Like so many people, until we ended up in Italy, I thought you had olive oil for salad dressing and for frying. And I...

About onions, garlic, chives and leeks

2007 Every region, province or area in Italy has its own customs when it comes to cooking. And there are rules. Some things are done...

Summery spicy fish dish

Merluzzo estivo alla diavola Ingredients 4 servings 4 fish fillets (cod or pangasius) 4 tablespoons non-spicy mustard 4 large...

Veal balsamic & porcini

Scaloppine ai funghi porcini e balsamico Ingredients 4 persons 4 veal steaks (alternative: turkey fillets) 25 grams of dried funghi...

The 'Pomodoresse'

2009 December 2006 we met Alessandra. She was fed up with the fact that the children of Montenero d'Orcia spent the whole winter...

Lasagne with spinach and bolognese sauce

Lasagna coi spinaci e ragù Ingredients 3-5 servings Basic bolognese sauce 12 fresh lasagna sheets 4 balls of sliced mozzarella 1/2...

Bolognese sauce

Ragù alla Bolognese Ingredients 4-6 servings 2 stalks of celery in small pieces 1 winter carrot finely grated (1 onion) 1...

Leg of lamb with gorgonzola

Stinco d'agnello al gorgonzola Ingredients 5 persons 1-1,5 kilo leg of lamb without bone 3 cloves of garlic in thin slices Pepper and salt...

Lamb of the liar

Agnello a Buglione Ingredients 4 servings 4 tablespoons olive oil 500 grams lamb (both with and without bone) in pieces 1 cup white...

Savory tartlet with mustard and tomato

Botta in testa' Ingredients 4 servings 1 packet of puff pastry 3 tablespoons mustard 2 large tomatoes Pepper and salt Oregano (possibly 3...

Turkey filets with tomatoes and balsamic vinegar

Tacchino con pomodori e balsamico Ingredients 4 servings 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon chili flakes 4...

Ricotta with pears (and chocolate)

Ricotta con pere (e cioccolato) Ingredients 4 pieces (depending on size also 6) 500 grams ricotta 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1-2...

Panna cotta with red fruit

Panna cotta ai frutti di bosco Ingredients 4-8 pieces (depending on size) 3 gelatin leaves 250 ml milk 250 ml whipped cream 2...

Pecorino tartlet

Tortino di pecorino Ingredients 6 servings 3 eggs 100 grams mild pecorino cheese, grated (no pecorino romano!!!) 100 grams provolone or...

Zucchini terrine

Sformato di zucchine Ingredients 4 servings 4 courgettes 2 eggs 250 grams ricotta 30 grams grated parmesan cheese 4-5 large vegetable...

Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese

Tortelli Maremmani Ingredients 4 persons (as main course) egg pasta 3 eggs and 250-300 gram (spelt) flour 200-220 gram ricotta...

Lava cakes with white heart

Tortino di lava al cioccolato Ingredients 3-4 pieces 150 grams dark chocolate: around 60% or higher according to taste 80 grams butter 2 eggs...

Meatloaf with porcini and chestnuts

Polpettone funghi e castagne Ingredients Serves 4 200 g chestnuts 2 bags dried ceps Olive oil 1 clove garlic...

Rigatoni pumpkin, porcini & sausages

Rigatoni alla zucca con porcini e salsiccia Ingredients 4 people (as main course) 400 grams rigatoni (thick 'penne') Olive oil 2...

Salad with chicken and grapes

Insalata con pollo e uva Ingredients 4 people 1 corn salad or large bag of arugula 2-3 chicken breast fillets cut into chunks 1 litre...

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