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Low Fodmap Sausage and Capsicum Risotto

Low Fodmap Sausage and Capsicum Risotto

Being born in Milan, the city where risotto was created, I have always been a huge fan of this dish, and today’s Low Fodmap Sausage and Capsicum Risotto is no exception.

Sausage and Potato Sourdough Crespelle

Sausage and Potato Sourdough Crespelle

These Sausage and Potato Sourdough Crespelle are so soft and tasty, the perfect comfort food.

Low Fodmap Sausage Rolls

Low Fodmap Sausage Rolls

I have been looking forward to sharing the recipe for these Low Fodmap Sausage Rolls with you for a while now.

Italian Sausage with Bell Peppers and Potatoes

Italian Sausage with Bell Peppers and Potatoes

I LOVE sausage. As a child, it used to be my favourite dish ever. We would almost only have it in summer though, as we would find the best sausage in Sicily. We would barbecue it and enjoy it in the most simple way. It was so good that you didn’t really have to add…

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Italian sausages in rich tomato sauce inside a white casserole.

Italian Sausages in Tomato Sauce

Add Italian Sausages in Tomato Sauce to your weekly menu for a hearty, versatile 35-minute dish that goes well with pasta, creamy polenta, or warm crusty bread.

Raw homemade Spanish chorizo arranged on a wooden board.

Homemade Spanish Chorizo

Skip store-bought sausage and make Homemade Spanish Chorizo. Fresh pork seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic delivers an authentic Spanish taste you simply can’t get from a packet. I never really thought about making homemade Spanish chorizo until one day I had no choice. My local supermarket suddenly stopped selling it, and I needed some…

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Chorizo en Salsa

Chorizo en Salsa

If you follow me on Facebook, you will know that this year we hosted a little New Year’s Eve party at our place.  We had a Spanish theme. And this Chorizo in Salsa was one of the dishes I served!

Mozzarella and Sun dried Tomato Pork Sausage

Mozzarella and Sun dried Tomato Pork Sausage

If you follow Manu’s Menu, you must remember that a few weeks ago, I reviewed the Toollio, an amazing multi-function kitchen appliance.  Since then, I have been using the Toollio regularly and sharing some recipes that show how versatile this machine is and today, I will be posting the last recipe of this little series.  Among the…

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Panino con la Salamella

Panino con la Salamella #SundaySupper

Today the Sunday Supper group is inviting everyone to a big Virtual Picnic!  It is summer in the Northern hemisphere and a picnic is in order.  Even for us down here, stuck in the coldest months of the year, picnic food is fun and always great to pin and bookmark.  I love “dreaming” of summer time and…

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Home-made Verzini

Home-made Verzini

As you may know, I was born and brought up in Milan.  Foodwise, Milan is famous for risotto (especially Risotto alla Milanese, made with saffron), ossobuco, cotoletta, panettone and cassoeula.  As you can see, I have already shared the recipes for the most famous Milanese food… all, but one: Cassoeula.  The reason why it took…

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Cappellacci served on a plate with porcini and cream sauce.

Cappellacci with Sausage and Porcini

Make dinner special with Cappellacci with Sausage and Porcini. Rich sausage and earthy mushrooms wrapped in tender pasta create an unforgettable dish.

Orecchiette with sausage and fennel tops

ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND FENNEL TOPS

I know many people find making bread relaxing.  And I do understand why… kneading is good for you and it does take your mind away from everyday worries.  I have a very similar experience when making pasta.  And more precisely when shaping pasta with my hands.  I find it a very relaxing and fulfilling activity. …

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Close-up shot of an uncooked cotechino on a wooden board with spices scattered nearby.

Homemade Cotechino

Bringing the festive mood straight to the table with this Homemade Cotechino. Slow-simmered, deeply comforting, and perfect for relaxed family meals all season long.

Saffron Potato Gnocchi with Sausage and Porcini

SAFFRON GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE AND PORCINI

Todd, who is The Daring Kitchen’s AWESOME webmaster and an amazing cook, is our September Daring Cooks’ host! Todd challenged us to make light and fluffy potato Gnocchi and encouraged us to flavor the lil pillows of goodness and go wild with a sauce to top them with! YESSSSS!  I love gnocchi of all sorts,…

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Pan fried Sicilian Pork Sausage with fennel

PAN FRIED SICILIAN PORK SAUSAGE WITH FENNEL

Sausage is one of the meats I used to love the most while growing up.  I still do, but now I am much more selective and try to make my own sausage every time I can.  There is nothing better than fresh, home-made pork sausage: you know what’s in it, you choose the cuts of…

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Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel coiled on a wooden board.

Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel

Fire up the grill for Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel. Juicy, flavourful, and easy to cook, it’s made for outdoor meals and relaxed gatherings. Few recipes take me back to my family’s kitchen quite like Homemade Sicilian Pork Sausage with Fennel. It’s something I’ve been making for years and have always wanted to share…

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Sausage and Smoked Scamorza Stuffed Eggplant

SAUSAGE AND SMOKED SCAMORZA STUFFED EGGPLANT

Today’s recipe is pure comfort food.  As days get shorter and the weather gets cooler down here, I do feel the like cooking some hearty and comforting food.  I love vegetables, but my husband is a carnivore and he’s never fully satisfied with a vegetarian dinner.  This recipe satisfies the whole family as it has…

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Sliced chicken ballotine filled with minced meat and pistachios served with roasted apples on a white plate.

Chicken Ballotine

A good roast doesn’t need to be complicated. This Chicken Ballotine is filled with sausage, prosciutto, and pistachios, bringing warmth and comfort to any meal.

SALAME COTTO

For the January-February 2013 Daring Cooks’ Challenge, Carol, one of our talented non-blogging members and Jenni, one of our talented bloggers who writes The Gingered Whisk, have challenged us to make homemade sausage and/or cured, dried meats in celebration of the release of the book Salumi: The Craft of Italian Dry Curing by Michael Ruhlman…

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SAUSAGE AND FENNEL RISOTTO

I don’t think I have said this before, but when I was expecting my eldest daughter, I used to have very strong savoury cravings and risotto was always on the top of my list!  The great thing about risotto is that it is like a white canvas that you can paint with any flavour you…

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Green Lasagne with Stracchino, Artichokes and Sausage

GREEN LASAGNE WITH STRACCHINO, ARTICHOKES AND SAUSAGE

When I think of comfort food, the first image that comes to my mind is a plate full of lasagne… no matter how they are made (with a classic beef sauce, with pesto or with any other ingredients), lasagne represent comfort food to me (and the majority of Italians).  They are easily going to be…

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Cavatelli con ragu' di maiale

CAVATELLI CON RAGÙ DI MAIALE

Today’s Regional Italian dish comes from the small region of Molise, in the South of Italy (though, to be precise, the same dish with small variations is widespread in many other Southern regions, like Puglia or Campania or Basilicata).  Molise is a small but beautiful region, famous for its pasta and extra virgin olive oil. …

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Sausage Rolls

SAUSAGE ROLLS

Today we celebrate Australia Day!  You all know I was born and brought up in Italy… but I also became an Australian citizen 2 years ago.  I love this country and I am very happy to be part of such a wonderful and diverse community.  People often ask me how I cope so far from…

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Malloreddus alla Campidanese

MALLOREDDUS ALLA CAMPIDANESE

This week’s Regional Italian recipe comes from the region of Sardinia or, as we say, Sardegna, one of the 2 biggest islands of Italy (the other being Sicily).  It is a fantastic place with some of the best food and seaside in the world (I am not kidding you).  It is well known in Italy as…

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Pasta with sausage, artichokes and saffron

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKES AND SAFFRON

We all love sausage in our family. When I say sausage I am referring to the Italian style sausage made of pure pork. I am lucky enough to find some good quality Italian style sausage in Sydney, nonetheless I often make it at home from scratch, as nothing beats home-made things (I used my home-made…

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PENNE WITH SAUSAGE SAUCE – PENNE CON SUGO DI SALSICCIA

This is one of my family’s favourite pasta sauces!  The first time I have eaten this dish was many years ago, at some family friends’ house in Sicily.  Their names are Giovanni and Giovanna.  It is a very earthy pasta dish and my girls love it.  Do not worry about the Brandy/Cognac shot… the alcohol…

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Now on the blog - Sourdough Crêpes. So good. Use u Now on the blog - Sourdough Crêpes. So good. Use up some of your #sourdough discard to make these delicious sweet or savoury crêpes. Clickable recipe link in my profile.

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Now on the blog - Hugo. A refreshing Italian cockt Now on the blog - Hugo. A refreshing Italian cocktail and an alternative to your everyday spritz. Clickable recipe link in my profile.

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Now on the blog - Low Fodmap Pork Meatball Satay S Now on the blog - Low Fodmap Pork Meatball Satay Stir Fry. So good. Clickable recipe link in my profile.

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