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Whole Gattò di Patate on a serving plate with a crisp golden crust.

Gattò di Patate (Potato Pie)

Warm up dinner with Gattò di Patate, the ultimate comfort dish with layers of cheesy potato that feel satisfying on weeknights and stay convenient for leftovers.

Baked Jumbo Shells filled with Zucchini and Mushrooms

BAKED JUMBO SHELLS FILLED WITH ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS

Today’s recipe is the perfect recipe to make for a Sunday lunch or any special occasion.  It does require a little work, but it is definitely worth it and it is a dish that can be prepared in advance and then baked on the day.  Needless to say, it is delicious.  My 5 year old…

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Chicken tikka masala finished in pan with coriander on top.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Rich, creamy tomato sauce and tender chicken make Chicken Tikka Masala a dinner favourite. Masala nights beat takeaway nights every time.

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Coulis

VANILLA PANNA COTTA WITH PASSION FRUIT COULIS

Today’s recipe is a delicious twist on a classic Italian dessert.  The base is a simple and evergreen vanilla panna cotta (a great addition to any home chef skill set), but I think the passion fruit coulis on the top is the best part and it gives it a very exotic touch.  I also love…

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Sliced boiled beef served with carrots, potatoes, and a small bowl of Salsa Verde.

Beef Bollito

A pot filled with slow-simmered beef, sweet vegetables, and a warm, savoury broth makes Beef Bollito a comforting dish for cold evenings.

Salsa Verde

SALSA VERDE

Today’s Regional Italian dish is Salsa verde (“green sauce”), a very famous Italian condiment that is used to serve poached meats, poultry and, sometimes, fish.  It is a lovely sauce, slightly tangy and very tasty.  It is also quite healthy and full of vitamins thanks to its main ingredient: parsley.  This is a traditional recipe from…

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White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA COOKIES

And it is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation.  Each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn someone…

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Paella Mixta

PAELLA MIXTA

Our Daring Cooks’ September 2012 hostess was Inma of la Galletika. Inma brought us a taste of Spain and challenged us to make our very own delicious Paella! Paella!!!!!!!!!!  When I saw this month’s challenge I couldn’t have been happier.  When I lived in Europe, Spain was my favourite place to travel to.  I have been there…

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Crème Brûlée

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Today I want to share with you the recipe of a popular French dessert: crème brûlée.  It is one of those dishes that should be in every food lover cookbook as it is a classic, simple yet sophisticated dish that pleases everyone.  I personally love it and it is one of my husband’s weaknesses.  I…

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PORCINI, SPECK AND POTATO SAVOURY PIE

Today’s recipe is great in every season.  The ingredients are perfect for the cooler months, but the fact that you can eat it cold (or at room temperature), makes it perfect for the warmer months too.  I actually love to take this to picnics and barbecues when the season is right, but it is also…

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Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio and Orange Fondue

POTATO GNOCCHI WITH TALEGGIO AND ORANGE FONDUE

There are many sauces that you can make for potato gnocchi, but my favourite ones are cheese based.  I think the creaminess of a cheese based sauce goes perfectly well with those pillowy bites of goodness!  I have already shared with you the recipe for Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola, which is one of my favourite, and…

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Water Based Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier

WATER BASED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GRAND MARNIER

I have come across a few chocolate mousse recipes lately and I have seldom made any as I have a recipe that I always make and that I think is perfect… anyhow, when I read about a chocolate mousse that does not contain any eggs and any cream, I had to do some research on…

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Cooked chicken tikka skewers served with chutney, lemon, and onions.

Chicken Tikka (Murgh Tikka)

Juicy chicken, a thick spiced marinade, and quick cooking give Chicken Tikka its rich taste and lightly charred finish. Serve it with naan, rice, or a simple chutney on the side.

Naan

NAAN

I don’t think there is anything as hearty and delicious as home-made bread.  Any kind of bread.  The smell itself is soothing… My girls LOVE eating bread, so I try and make it at home as much as possible.  Whenever I cook an Indian meal, I make naan, either with garlic or, like in the…

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Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato

Cool, creamy Parmigiano Reggiano Gelato offers a savoury start to a meal, served in small scoops with bread or fruit for contrast.

Ricotta and Lemon Muffins

RICOTTA AND LEMON MUFFINS

There are some flavours that I think are a perfect match and ricotta and lemon are definitely on the top of the list.  It is a very common combination in Italian pâtisserie and when you try it out, you will understand why.  Ricotta is a very mild cheese that is often used in Italian sweets…

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Pear and Gorgonzola Risotto

PEAR AND GORGONZOLA RISOTTO

If you follow this blog more or less regularly, you already know I have a huge love for blue cheese.  And to me, gorgonzola is the king of blue cheeses… I guess I am also biased as I was born not too far from a place called Gorgonzola, from where the cheese supposedly originates.  I…

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Glasses of Granita al Caffè con Panna served with Sicilian brioche on a white table.

Granita al Caffè con Panna

Smooth, icy, and layered with cream, Granita al Caffè con Panna offers a refreshing contrast of textures that turns simple ingredients into an effortless frozen coffee dessert.

Cooked Oysters Kilpatrick served on a round plate with Kilpatrick sauce and lemon wedges.

Oysters Kilpatrick

Bring coastal flavour to your table with this Oysters Kilpatrick recipe. Crispy bacon, tangy sauce, and tender oysters make a quick, flavourful dish perfect for any seafood lover.

Green tagliatelle with tuna and ricotta

GREEN TAGLIATELLE WITH TUNA AND RICOTTA

Today I want to share with you a dish that is very dear to my heart.  It is a very simple recipe, but if made with home made pasta it can be a little bit more labour intensive (but so much worth it!).  The reason why I love it so much is because it reminds…

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Baked swordfish involtini

BAKED SWORDFISH INVOLTINI

I must admit I am not a huge fish lover.  Well, actually that is not exactly true as there is a lot of fish that I do enjoy eating, but the majority of it is very hard to find around here!  So, I tend to eat mainly salmon or swordfish, which have always come to…

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Chocolate Pecan Wafers

CHOCOLATE PECAN WAFERS

And it is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation.  Each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn someone…

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Stuffed Capsicums - Peperoni ripieni

STUFFED CAPSICUMS – PEPERONI RIPIENI

I love capsicums (or bell peppers!), I always have.  I like them in any shape or form and made in any sorts of ways, but this is by far my favourite recipe.  My mum would make these often, and the house would be filled with the aromas of baked capsicums… yum!  So hearthy!  The filling…

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Raspberry Glazed Chicken Wings

RASPBERRY GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS

Do you like chicken wings?  I love them.  It is not something I grew up eating.  In fact I never used to eat them back in Italy, but since moving to Australia I have begun to appreciate them.  I had some wings in my freezer and some raspberry jam left over from another recipe, so…

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Polenta Concia

POLENTA CONCIA

Rachael of pizzarossa was our August 2012 Daring Cook hostess and she challenged us to broaden our knowledge of cornmeal! Rachael provided us with some amazing recipes and encouraged us to hunt down other cornmeal recipes that we’d never tried before – opening our eyes to literally 100s of cuisines and 1000s of new-to-us recipes!…

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Fagioli all'uccelletto

FAGIOLI ALL’UCCELLETTO

Today’s Regional Italian dish is from Tuscany and more specifically from the beautiful city of Florence.  It is a very simple yet tasty recipe that can be served as a vegetarian/vegan main dish or, as it is common in Tuscany, as a side to barbecued Italian sausages.  Fagioli all’uccelletto is an ancient recipe made of…

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Blue Borage Honey Ice Cream with Hioney Glazed Walnuts

BLUE BORAGE HONEY ICE CREAM WITH HONEY GLAZED WALNUTS

If you have been following my blog for some time, you will know that a little over a year ago, my family and I went to New Zealand’s north island for a short holiday.  During our trip, we came across a great little shop that sold all kinds of honey and honey products: Huka Honey…

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