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RISO AL SALTO

Today I want to share with you a traditional recipe from the city of Milano in Lombardy, where I was born.  It is actually such an easy dish to make that even calling this a “recipe” may sound a bit … Continue reading

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CASSATELLE TRAPANESI – CASSATEDDI TRAPANISI

Today’s recipe is another one of my Sicilian recipes.  Cassatelle (or cassateddi in Sicilian) are sweets typical of the town of Trapani, where my mum was born.  They are usually eaten in winter and spring, which is when the fresh … Continue reading

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FRIED CALAMARI

I know I haven’t posted enough seafood recipes!!  So today I will try and remedy that.  Have you ever eaten fried calamari rings at your local Fish and Chips eatery?  Well, forget about it as today I will show you … Continue reading

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MEAT FILLED APULIAN PANZEROTTI

I cannot believe it’s Carnevale time already! Didn’t we celebrate Christmas just the other day??  Anyhow, today’s recipe had to be related to this amazing festivity, which also happens to be the one I like the most.  I soooo miss Carnevale… back … Continue reading

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FRIED NUTELLA

Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso have declared February 5th “World Nutella Day 2013″ – “a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella”. I usually don’t follow “national or world food days”… not because I have something against … Continue reading

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ADORA’S PORK WITH GARLIC, ONIONS AND CHILLI

I love this recipe!  I have discovered this beauty on Adora’s Box a little over a year ago (thank you Adora!) and the whole family got hooked.  Needless to say, I have made it many times already as it is … Continue reading

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PASTEIS DE BACALHAU

When I was 18 I went on holiday to Portugal with my parents.  It was one of the best trips I took as a child and one I will never forget.  We flew to Lisbon, rented a car and drove … Continue reading

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HONEY CHICKEN

I must admit I had never eaten honey chicken before moving to Australia.  I do not recall seeing it on the menu of any Chinese restaurants in Milano and I am not even sure whether it is an original Chinese … Continue reading

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