The secret of a good and simple pasta recipe? few ingredients but of high quality. photos coco zordan
Since I moved from Italy to the US twenty years ago, I tried to recreate the flavors that I had left behind.
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Il Nusät – Savory Pumpkin Pie
0 commentsNusät means nutmeg in Milanese dialect (or language as the people of Milan proudly call it). Till the 19th century that spice, imported from Madagascar, was very popular in Lombardy ,mainly used to enhance the flavor of dishes that were usually very simple like the “Nusät”. This Pumpkin Pie was one […]
Orecchiette with Velvety Bell Pepper Sauce
0 commentsA deliciously refreshing pasta that will help you stock up on Vitamin C before the cold season. Yellow and red peppers add a beautiful chromatic touch to your dishes and are rich sources of antioxidants and vitamin C. recipe provided by Mary Pilastro, Vicenza,Italy:”Un’ottima pasta estiva, sempre un gran successo, facile, facile […]
Authentic Pizza Margherita
0 commentsFor making the dough see the quick recipe as appears in the Focaccia recipe. photos by Coco Zordan
Best Challah Bread
0 commentsThis recipe is quite easy and has the best ingredients: olive oil instead of butter, honey instead of sugar. I took it from the book ” Bread Made Easy” by Beth Hensperger. “It is easy to handle, and the eggs give the extra leavening power that effortlessly forgives any irregularities […]
Fava Bean Puree'
0 commentsThe fava bean puree’ is a traditional recipe from Apulia (South of Italy) a typical farmer dish: healthy, rich in proteins and absolutely irresistible. photos by Coco Zordan