If you have somebody in your family who’s gluten-intolerant (like my daughter Maria) you’ll be happy to discover this irresistible recipe. Its flavor and texture make it the perfect dessert for everybody. I like this cake the next day, when completely chilled: its flavor and texture seem to get better with […]
This is a quick and easy bechamel sauce, base for many recipes. A bit of history: The Béchamel sauce was used for centuries in Tuscan and Emilian cuisine and was imported in France by the cuisiniers of Marie de’ Medici second wife of King Henry IV of France. Then the […]
Here’s an idea for a holiday lunch or dinner. The flavor is really perfect because of the umami taste of both the Parmigiano cheese and the Shiitake mushrooms. You can skip most of the work if you use a prepared bechamel (white) sauce and grated cheese.
Wherever you travel in the Western world, the chances are you’ll never be too far from a restaurant offering Italian food. But is it really Italian? Here an italian food blogger and culinary tour guide Monica Cesarato dispels a few persistent food myths. from “The Local” “The first time I […]
An easy and nutritious recipe that kids will find delicious and is ideal for their lunchbox. Thanks to the garbanzo beans these burgers are rich in vegetable proteins and fiber, both indispensable for a healthy intestinal microflora. photos by coco zordan