Audax of Audax Artifex was our November 2012 Daring Cooks’ host. Audax has brought us into the world of brining and roasting, where we brined meat and vegetables and roasted them afterwards for a delicious meal! Wow! I had never brined anything before! I thought it would be hard and time consuming, but it was neither…
TALEGGIO AND APPLE RISOTTO
Today’s Regional Italian dish comes from Lombardia, the region of Milan. It is a delicious risotto made with one of the most famous cheeses of the area: Taleggio, paired with apples. Taleggio is a soft cow’s milk cheese made and named after Taleggio Valley (Val Taleggio) in the Italian Alps. It has a very strong aroma,…
CIAMBELLA RUSTICA – SALAMI AND SMOKED SCAMORZA BUNDT CAKE
The weather is getting warmer around here… this is the time of the year when I prefer to eat out. In a few weeks it will be too hot for my liking. So I try to enjoy this weather as much as I can! Today I am going to share with you the recipe for…
PAPPARDELLE WITH RADICCHIO AND SPECK
Radicchio (pronounced rah-DEE-kee-oh) is a chicory very specific to certain areas of Northern Italy, especially Veneto. There are a few varieties, but Chioggia (the round kind) and Treviso (the elongated kind) are the most common. I have only ever seen Treviso in Sydney, so that’s what I have used for this recipe, but the round variety…
Hortobágyi Palacsinta
Want something comforting after a long day? Hortobagyi Palacsinta brings gentle heat from paprika and tender meat wrapped neatly in crepes for a warm, satisfying meal.
Blueberry Risotto
Creamy risotto rice and fresh blueberries come together in this Italian Blueberry Risotto with vibrant purple colour, slight tartness, and a savoury finish.
GRAVLAX WITH SWEET DILL MUSTARD SAUCE
Maybe you don’t know this, but since I was a teenager I have always loved Scandinavia. I love the long and bright summer nights and the short and cold winter days. I love snow. I love the beautiful Norwegian fjords and the Finnish lakes. I love the little and colourful Danish villages… Well, I guess…
PIZZETTE
Today I am going to share with you another piece of my childhood. I don’t remember ever attending a birthday party as a child where there was no focaccia and/or pizzette as part of the buffet. Usually you can buy these little pizze (pizzette actually means “little pizze”) at any bakery and kids love them. …
QUICHE LORRAINE
Today I am going to share the recipe for a Quiche Lorraine. I am saying A Quiche Lorraine because there are many variations of this classic French dish and I am not claiming this to be THE traditional one. Actually, it looks like the original Quiche Lorraine did not have any milk or cheese in…
PESTO LASAGNE
I am very excited about today’s recipe. The reason is simple: it is one of my all time favourite dishes. I have always loved lasagne, but growing up I had always only eaten the classic meat version. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that I had my first lasagne with pesto. I was at…
LEMON CHICKEN TAJINE WITH OLIVES
I have been sitting in front of my computer for a while now and I must admit I don’t know how to start off this post. There are times when anything you write just doesn’t sound right. If you follow other food blogs, you may have noticed that today there are quite a few posts dedicated to…
RABBIT WITH BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
I know that rabbit is probably an unusual meat in many households around the world, but it is quite common in Italy. It is very lean and it tastes a bit like chicken. I have always liked it, even as a child. Actually I used to like it a lot more than chicken. Since moving…
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
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…
Chicken Tikka Masala
Rich, creamy tomato sauce and tender chicken make Chicken Tikka Masala a dinner favourite. Masala nights beat takeaway nights every time.
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Vanilla Cream
Silky vanilla cream and fresh passion fruit coulis make Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Vanilla Cream a chilled Italian dessert with smooth texture and bright flavour.
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
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…
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…
Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio and Orange Fondue
Homemade potato gnocchi with creamy Taleggio cheese sauce and delicate orange flavour makes this Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio and Orange Fondue the ultimate Italian comfort dish.
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Polenta Concia
Turn simple polenta into Polenta Concia, a baked northern Italian main from Lombardia with Gorgonzola, Fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, and butter.
LABNEH
If you follow this blog, you know that cheese is my weakness. I can do without dessert, but if I see cheese… well, I have to have some! After making home made yogurt, I had to try my hands at making home made labneh. I had seen a picture of it on my friend Sawsan’s…
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