by elenalocanda | Jul 13, 2016 | Healthy, Presentation idea
The taste of Italy… Looking for an inspiration for your traditional summer salad? This Summer Melon with San Daniele Prosciutto and mozarella recipe blends sweet fruit with salty prosciutto for a fresh and tasty side dish. Drizzle each serving with a little...
by elenalocanda | Jul 13, 2016 | Recipes
In Italy is used the name Scampi for shrimps. Try to remember it the next time you are visiting the beautiful Southern region of Italy such as Sicily or Puglia 😉 Pasta Penne tossed with sautéed shrimp tails, lots of garlic and chopped parsley then combined with a...
by elenalocanda | Jul 13, 2016 | Healthy, Recipes
If you are planning a romantic dinner with your partner, than you should light the candels, put some good music on, prepare two glasses of a very good white wine and cook this delicious appetizers. It is a very light dish, ideal for summer evenings. Your partner will...
by elenalocanda | Jul 8, 2016 | Recipes
Panna cotta dessert always reminds me about my older sister Lara who is a very good cook. Many years ago (I will not tell you how many ;)) I asked her about her original recipe. Not the one you buy in the shop in powder but the real – original one (with only...
by elenalocanda | Jul 8, 2016 | Recipes
A simple and classic pesto Genovese is made in a ”mortaio”. Mortaio is an Italian common name for a bowl, usually made from stone, marble or wood (very heavy), used for making pesto Genovese. In case you do not have one in your house you may use a...
by elenalocanda | Jul 7, 2016 | Recipes
Busara is a very common way for preparing seafood in Italy. It is an excellent, simple and delicious recipe. No matter which seafood you choose the main ingredients remains always the same. This way of preparation gives plenty of delicious juice, sometimes even more...
by elenalocanda | Jul 7, 2016 | Recipes
Tiramisu’ is one of the most famous Italian desserts. It’s literal translation is ‘pick me up’ for the coffee that it contains. With its luscious layers of whipped cream, sweetened mascarpone mixture and savoiardi biscuits softened by their dip in liqueur-spiked...
by elenalocanda | Jul 5, 2016 | Recipes
You will find around many recipes for bruschettas. But the classic one is my favourite. I can say that it is the best way to start a summer dinner party with friends accompanied with aperitivo Aperol Spritz. The mix of chopped fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive...
by elenalocanda | Jun 5, 2016 | Healthy, Recipes
Caprese salad is a typical dish of the island of Capri. It recalls the 3 colours of italian flag. It is very easy to prepare. You will need only 10 minutes. With only 5 ingredients this salad is the perfect starter for summer light dinners. Ingredients: Round large...
by elenalocanda | Jun 5, 2016 | Healthy, Presentation idea
Have you ever tried the perfect combination of fresh cherries wrapped in drops of balsamic vinegar aged for 25 years? No? Well, I recommend you to try it just once. So tasty, juicy, sweet flavour with a slight acidity. You may sprinkle brown sugar on cherries and...
by elenalocanda | Jun 5, 2016 | Recipes
Amatriciana sauce, originating from the town of Amatrice (in Lazio region), is a traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino cheese and tomato sauce. Some people in Italy argue about flavouring the sauce with chilli peppers or not....
by elenalocanda | Jun 5, 2016 | Recipes
Do you know that days when you are bored about ”always the same”; salad. Without inspiration, without colour, without satisfaction … With this recipe I will show you that also a simple salad can be very good and tasty appetizer. As I usually say: choose...
by elenalocanda | Jun 5, 2016 | Recipes
Guess where does the name of the dish Parmigiana comes from? From Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese which gives to Parmigiana plate brown, crispy and tasty feeling 🙂 The origin of the dish is claimed by both the Southern regions of Campania and Sicily (south Italy). ...
by elenalocanda | Apr 9, 2016 | Recipes
Pasta with Ragù alla Bolognese is my kids most favorite dish. They just love it … and I have to admit … I love it very much as well. Perhaps this pasta is the most famous Italian dish in the world. The preparation of this great recipe is very easy, but needs time...
