Whenever I think of spring, I think of flowers. In spring Italian markets are filled with bright yellow-almost orange edible zucchini flowers. There are two types of zucchini flowers: female and male flowers. The female flower is a golden blossom on the end of each new zucchini, while the male one grows directly on the…
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Fiori di Zucca in Pastella di Birra (Zucchini Flowers in Beer Batter)
Zucchini flowers in beer batter are an excellent aperitif to accompany a refreshing drink. The delicate zucchini flowers, beautiful to look at and delicious to taste, can be used in different recipes. They are very versatile, excellent in risotto, with pasta, filled with ricotta and, if you like, as a delicious apertizer. The Cocoon beer…
Ravioli di Zucca (Pumpkin Ravioli)
Fresh pasta is doubly delicious when you can both make and eat it! Pumpkin Ravioli is one of the most classic pasta dishes of Lombardy, in particular of Mantua; with its sweet and spicy taste, it is pure poetry for the palate. The secret ingredients that make this dish so special are amaretti cookies and…
Orzotto con Zucca e Mandorle (Barley with Pumpkin and Almonds)
Autumn is a nice season of the year: leaves share their most brilliant colors and soil offers us healthy fall produce. One of my favorite autumn veggies is pumpkin (for more info check risotto with pumpkin). I love its sweet and chestnutty taste. I even eat it just baked plain, all by itself. This “orzotto”…
Vellutata di Zucca con Crostini al Gorgonzola (Pumpkin Soup with Gorgonzola Croutons)
Pumpkin is a nutritious, versatile and delicious vegetable – you can enjoy it in many recipes, both sweet (see torta di zucca) and savory (see risotto con la zucca and pasta con la zucca). It is the fairy tale’s magic ingredient par excellence – we can recall the Cinderella’s carriage and the Jack O’Lantern for Halloween….
Torta di Zucca (Pumpkin Pie)
Pumpkin pie, or torta di zucca, is a typical American dessert, often prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving. When I first ate it in the US, I thought how I might add a bit of Italy to this recipe. The recipe I propose is my creation, with some additional, typically Italian ingredients in the filling, such as…
Pasta con Zucca e Amaretti (Pasta with Pumpkin and Amaretti)
It is pumpkin season! Pumpkin is an autumn vegetable, very tasty and suitable for the preparation of a variety of recipes. This recipe for pasta with pumpkin and amaretti cookies is a perfect, colorful dish on a cold and gray day. Amaretti refer to the almond flavored macaroons, crispy and crunchy, which are traditionally from…
Risotto allo Champagne (Champagne Risotto)
Are you ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve with an exceptional recipe? Risotto allo champagne is a classic first course, easy and quick to prepare, very elegant and tasty, perfect for an important occasion such as New Year’s Eve or a special romantic encounter. The simplicity of the ingredients is enhanced by the champagne aromas…
Risotto con la Zucca (Winter Squash Risotto)
IT’S PUMPKIN SEASON! Fall has arrived, nature has changed its colors from green to yellow, red, brown and ochre, we have exchanged our summer wardrobes for the winter ones and changed the types of food on our tables. It’s pumpkin season! Winter squash or pumpkin is a very nice vegetable, suitable for preparing a variety…
Filetto Arrosto ai Porcini (Roast Filet with Porcini)
OCTOBER GROCERY SHOPPING: PUMPKIN AND MUSHROOMS Roast filet is an elegant main course for any special occasion. This cut of meat is extremely tender, and it goes exceptionally well with any side dish. The earthy flavor of Porcini mushrooms is an outstanding complement to the delicate taste of the filet. Autumn started a few weeks…