Category: Second courses

• Tagliata Steak

  Simple and delicious, tagliata is one of Italy’s most popular steak dishes. Tagliata is a boneless piece of grilled beef, served in slices. In fact, tagliata gets its name from the Italian verb “tagliare”, meaning “to cut”. To make beef tagliata, all you need is a high-quality cut of beef and a few simple seasonings.  One of the…

• Stuffed Calamari (squid)

  This is probably the best calamari you’ll ever have! Calamari (squid) are a super flexible ingredient. You’ll find it very frequently in risotto, pasta, paella and it’s great in fish stews… But it can also be a star, as it’s definitely the case in this stuffed calamari dish.Cooked this way, the squid is so tender…

• 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…

• 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…

• Crispy Sea Bream

  This is a very easy way to prepare sea bream and to give it a twist. Even the kids skeptical about fish are going to love this dish… and adults too! INGREDIENTS for the sea bream 4 fillets of sea bream 100 gr of breadcrumbs 1 brunch of parsley Lemon zest Saltpepper Extra virgin olive oil  INGREDIENTS for the side…

• 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: Pistachio crusted Rack of Lamb

  Here we are with the last recipe of our Easter Menu. Impress your guests with this beautiful pistachio-crusted rack of lamb, accompanied by carrots and artichokes and placed on a pea puree. The pistachio and Parmesan crust gives this lamb dish an interesting flavor and texture, that you are going to love. INGREDIENTS for the lamb…

• 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…