Category: Appetizers

• Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

  Today we’re making stuffed zucchini flowers. Roasted and flavorful, these are always a perfect Spring-Summertime treat and a fantastic appetizer to share. INGREDIENTS 8 zucchini flowers 200 gr ricotta cheese2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese 1 eggSalt Pepper Breadcrumbs Extra virgin olive oil METHOD Mix in a bowl the ricotta cheese together with the Parmesan cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Then…

• Salmon Croquettes

  This Salmon Croquettes recipe is very simple to make… especially if you have some leftover mashed potatos. Crispy on the outside and so flavorful, these croquettes are perfect for an aperitivo under the sun, together with a cold glass of Italian wine! If you don’t want to fry them, you can also bake the croquettes…

• Multi color Italian Hummus and Piadina

  Waiting for Summer, enjoy these multi color Italian Hummus together with a fresh home made Italian Piadina.  With a few simple ingredients, you really can make a creamy smooth homemade hummus, Italian style. INGREDIENTS for the pink hummus 200 gr precooked chickpeas2 precooked beetroots1 lemonParsleySaltPepperExtra virgin olive oil INGREDIENTS for the yellow hummus 400 gr precooked…

• Aperol Spritz

  Happy Mother’s Day with this fresh and sparkling Aperol Spritz! Do you want to make your mother happy today? Prepare for her this 100% Italian cocktail and some snacks… we bet she is going to love it!  From the beginning in little bars across Northern Italy, the Aperol Spritz ritual has spread across the continents, with people all around the…

• Italian Meatballs

  These fried Italian meatballs are soft and crispy. You can eat them hot as a second course dish but they are delicious even at room temperature… perfect for an italian aperitivo. So easy to pick up with your fingers, that they are going to disappear in a few minutes. INGREDIENTS 300 grams of lean ground beef 100 gr of sausage sale…

• “Flower Power” Pizza

  Today Cristina surprises us with a special pizza that looks like a flowery meadow.  INGREDIENTS for the dough 400 ml warm water20 gr fresh yeast500 gr flour50 gr extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon salt INGREDIENTS for the decoration 1 Red pepper 1 yellow pepper1 carrot 1 red carrot 5 red cherry tomatoes 5 yellow cherry tomatoes1 red onion2/3 red…

• Handmade Piadina

  La Piadina is a thin flatbread from EmiliaRomagna. To make it, you need  just Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Water, Lard or Olive Oil. Then you need to kneed and roll the dough and to give it the classic round shape. Traditionally, Piadina was cooked on a flat terracotta plate that was warmed in wood ovens.…

• Torta Rustica (savory pie) made from scratch

  Torta rustica is a traditional Italian dish and a good solution to any meal dilemma: from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea. It’s the perfect make ahead meal. You can freeze it already cooked or you can prepare it ahead to bake it the next day. Today Cristina shares with us her vegetarian…

• EASTER MENU: Torta Pasqualina (Easter savory pie)

  Today Cristina shares her recipe for torta pasqualina, a delicious spinach and egg pie traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday in Italy.  Traditionally served cold, this pie will keep well in the fridge, but is at its best when served straight after it has cooled, perhaps with a nice glass of white wine INGREDIENTS 2 packs of puff pastry or Quiché pastry1…

• Italian Potato Pie (Gateau di patate)

  Today Cristina shows you how to prepare this Neapolitan dish made of mashed potatoes mixed with grated parmesan cheese. This Italian potato pie, often referred to as gatto di patate, it’s a hearty dish that can be eaten alone or paired with a salad for a more balanced meal. Follow this easy-to-make recipe and don’t hesitate…