Tuscan Chicken Liver Crostini

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Chicken Liver Crostini, in Italian Crostini di Fegatini (pron. cross-T-knee D fay-guh-T-knee) or Crostini Toscani (slices of toasted bread with a rich and flavourful chichen liver patè), is the most classic and traditional dish you can find in Tuscany, usually … Continue reading

How to make a perfect Italian coffee at home and explanation about coffees you can find at an Italian bar

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Today I talk to you about how to do a perfect italian coffee with your Moka pot (yes, a perfect coffee with an italian Moka pot is always possible!) and the explanation of the main types of coffee you can … Continue reading

Asparagus with onion and white wine

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Here May is the season for asparagus so why not talking to you about a simple but delicious versatile recipe! In fact, this recipe can be used as a vegetable side dish or as a sauce for pasta or as … Continue reading

Béchamel Sauce (Besciamella) and my foolproof lump-free process

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Béchamel Sauce or Besciamella in italian (beh-shuh-mel-luh), is one of the mother sauces of the french and italian cuisine but it’s also known as white sauce. For someone it may be a little tricky because sometimes it turns out a … Continue reading

Calf’s Liver Venetian Style (Fegato alla Veneziana)

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AUTHENTIC FEGATO ALLA VENEZIANA (CALF’S LIVER VENETIAN STYLE) Fegato alla Veneziana (pron. Fay-gah-toe Ah-lah Vay-nez-e-ah-nah*) is one of the most traditional Venetian dishes known all over the world for its simplicity and above all because it’s appreciated even by those … Continue reading

How to make Bell Peppers (Capsicum) digestible to everybody

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Maybe not everybody knows that bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers or capsicum, are not very digestible, so even if they’re really good, contain high quantities of vitamin C and add great taste to dishes they can mess you … Continue reading

Italian Carnival Sweet Fritters: Crostoli… or Chiacchiere, Frappe, Sfrappole, Cenci, Galani, Grostoli, Bugie…

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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CARNIVAL SWEET FRITTERS These are my favourite Carnival Sweet Fritters ever! Crispy but light and no greasy at all thanks to vinegar added in. I could eat them all day long! Here in Italy is not the right … Continue reading

Potato Gnocchi: authentic, best and fool-proof recipe, firm outside with a delicate and soft texture inside, not chewy, not soggy… simply delicious!

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Stop looking elsewhere. Here you’ve found the best and fool-proof Gnocchi recipe ever. Yes, now you can make authentic Italian Gnocchi like a fine restaurant (or even better) with no fuss, I promise. (comments below can confirm that) If you … Continue reading

How to remove bitterness from Aubergines / Eggplants

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Everybody knows that aubergines/eggplants can have a bitter taste when cooked, especially those that are not so fresh. Many of you already know that to remove the bitterness you just have to cut aubergine/eggplant in pieces (as desired), put them … Continue reading

Mini Tuna Meatballs (Polpette di Tonno): an easy and tasty finger food

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ITALIAN MINI TUNA MEATBALLS New Year’s Eve is around the corner so, if you’re planning on doing a seafood-based party, why not making these delicious little tuna meatballs, Italian style? They are perfect as a starter or as a finger … Continue reading

How to prevent sliced bananas from browning

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If you have to prepare a fruit salad or garnish a cake, the black banana slices might ruin your work from an aesthetic point of view. Usually are commonly used some drops of lemon juice (or any citrus fruit juice) … Continue reading