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SALMON EN PAPILLOTE RECIPE & HISTORY- all you need to know!

SALMON EN PAPILLOTE RECIPE & HISTORY- all you need to know!

SANTORINI FAVA RECIPE - Greek split pea puree - all you need to know!

SANTORINI FAVA RECIPE – Greek split pea puree – all you need to know!

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA with goat cheese - Italian recipe

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA with goat cheese – Italian recipe

SPRITZ VENEZIANO RECIPES & HISTORY - the ritual of Aperitivo in Venice

SPRITZ VENEZIANO RECIPES & HISTORY – the ritual of Aperitivo in Venice

TRADITIONAL EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE - All you need to know!

TRADITIONAL EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE – All you need to know!

CALAMARATA PASTA WITH SQUID SAUCE: traditional Neapolitan recipe

CALAMARATA PASTA WITH SQUID SAUCE: traditional Neapolitan recipe

MUHAMMARA RECIPE: Levantine bell pepper dip - all you need to know!

MUHAMMARA RECIPE: Levantine bell pepper dip – all you need to know!

SOLE MEUNIERE RECIPE & HISTORY - all you need to know!

SOLE MEUNIERE RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

ALOO MATAR RECIPE: peas and potatoes Punjabi curry - all you need to know!

ALOO MATAR RECIPE: potatoes and peas Punjabi curry – all you need to know!

COTOLETTA ALLA MILANESE RECIPE & HISTORY (Veal Milanese Cutlet)

BAKED TURBOT with lemon mustard sauce and potatoes

BAKED TURBOT with lemon mustard sauce and potatoes

Bagna Cauda recipe and history - all you need to know!

BAGNA CAUDA recipe and history – all you need to know!

SHRIKHAND RECIPE - Indian sweet & spicy flavored yogurt

SHRIKHAND RECIPE – Indian sweet & spicy flavored yogurt

ADA BONI ARRABBIATA PASTA - a signature chef variation with ham and cheese

ADA BONI ARRABBIATA RECIPE – a signature chef variation with ham and cheese

ARRABBIATA SAUCE RECIPE & HISTORY (penne all'arrabbiata) - all you need to know!

ARRABBIATA SAUCE RECIPE & HISTORY (penne all’arrabbiata) – all you need to know!

STIR-FRY SHIITAKE CHINESE-STYLE with soy sauce and sesame seeds

MANGO LASSI RECIPE - Refreshing Indian drink with yogurt, ginger and turmeric

MANGO LASSI RECIPE – Refreshing Indian drink with yogurt, ginger and turmeric

PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW RECIPE with chorizo and white wine sauce

SAGANAKI CHEESE with Feta and seared bell peppers

SAGANAKI CHEESE RECIPE with Feta and seared bell peppers

AGLIO E OLIO RECIPE – Neapolitan spicy spaghetti recipe & history

TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE with cucumber and Greek yogurt

TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

ITALIAN CROCCANTE -caramelized almond brittle recipe

ITALIAN CROCCANTE -caramelized almond brittle bars recipe

CASTAGNACCIO RECIPE - Tuscan style chestnut flour cake

CASTAGNACCIO RECIPE – Tuscan style chestnut flour cake

BUTTERCUP SQUASH PUFFS Duchess potatoes style with blue cheese

BUTTERCUP SQUASH PUFFS Duchess potatoes style with blue cheese

BUTTERCUP SQUASH "PUMPKIN" PUREE with blue cheese

BUTTERCUP SQUASH “PUMPKIN” PUREE with blue cheese

SPICY STEAK TARTARE with ginger juice, pomegranate and poppy seeds

POMEGRANATE STEAK TARTARE with ginger juice and poppy seeds

SARDINE PASTA (pasta con le sarde) SICILIAN RECIPE AND HISTORY

SARDINES PASTA (pasta con le sarde) SICILIAN RECIPE AND HISTORY

SALMORIGLIO TUNA STEAK RECIPE ON THE BOAT: eating with a Sicilian fisherman!

SALMORIGLIO TUNA STEAK RECIPE ON THE BOAT: eating with a Sicilian fisherman!

BEER BATTER RECIPE perfect to fry vegetables and seafood!

FRIED SAGE WITH BEER BATTER simple and tasty vegan appetizer!

FRENCH STEAK TARTARE RECIPE AND HISTORY - with mustard and pickled cucumber

FRENCH STEAK TARTARE RECIPE AND HISTORY – with mustard and pickled cucumber

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE Italian recipe (impepata di cozze)

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE Italian recipe (impepata di cozze)

PEAS AND PANCETTA SIDE DISH with mini bell peppers and parsley

CHARRED OKRA AND TOMATOES STEW with smoked paprika and mint

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS HUMMUS with goat cheese and mint

PESTO GENOVESE with green beans and potatoes (pesto avantaggiato)

PESTO GENOVESE with green beans and potatoes (pesto avvantaggiato)

KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE & HISTORY - all you need to know!

KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

PASTA PUTTANESCA SAUCE with garlic, black olives and capers

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

SKORDALIA RECIPE – Greek garlic mashed potatoes

BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI with lemon zests and bread crumbles

BOTTARGA SPAGHETTI with lemon zests and bread crumbles

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE (parsley green sauce recipe)

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE (parsley green sauce recipe)

SMOKED SALMON TARTINE with asparagus butter and crumbled almonds

SMOKED SALMON TARTINE with asparagus butter and crumbled almonds

GINGER LEMON DETOX DRINK with mint leaves, anise and fennel seeds

GINGER LEMON DETOX DRINK with mint leaves, anise and fennel seeds

ITALIAN TORRONE SEMIFREDDO with chocolate chunks

ITALIAN TORRONE SEMIFREDDO with chocolate chunks

BROCCOLI RABE PASTA RECIPE with red snapper

BROCCOLI RABE PASTA RECIPE with red snapper

MUSHROOM RISOTTO with Shiitake, Cremini, and dried Porcini

FRIED LAMB CHOPS in traditional Italian batter

FRIED LAMB CHOPS in traditional Italian batter

VEAL SCALOPPINI ROMAN STILE - saltimbocca alla romana

VEAL SCALOPPINI ROMAN STYLE – saltimbocca alla romana

EGGPLANT PASTA with Italian prosciutto

EGGPLANT PASTA with Italian prosciutto and ricotta salata

ITALIAN PAN FRIED ZUCCHINI with cheese and garlic

ITALIAN PAN FRIED ZUCCHINI with cheese and garlic

RICOTTA CHEESE PASTA with tomato sauce, basil and pine nuts

RICOTTA CHEESE PASTA with tomato sauce, basil and pine nuts

PEPERONATA RECIPE authentic Italian pan fried bell peppers

PEPERONATA RECIPE authentic Italian pan fried bell peppers

ITALIAN EASY TOMATOES SAUCE with garlic and fresh basil

EASY TOMATOES SAUCE ITALIAN WAY with garlic and fresh basil

ROASTED CARROTS with balsamic and arugula pesto

ROASTED CARROTS with balsamic and arugula pesto

PESTO ARUGULA RECIPE for pasta and seasoning

PESTO ARUGULA RECIPE for pasta and seasoning

FRITTATA RECIPE with spinach, goat cheese and pecorino crust

FRITTATA RECIPE with spinach, goat cheese and pecorino crust

ASPARAGUS DIP with Dijon mustard and white pepper

ASPARAGUS DIP with Dijon mustard and white pepper

VEGETARIAN CARBONARA with zucchini and fresh parsley

VEGETARIAN CARBONARA with zucchini

STUFFED MUSHROOMS with Gruyere cheese

TUNA PASTA with olives, capers and tomato sauce

ARTICHOKES SPAGHETTI with garlic and Pecorino cheese

ARTICHOKES SPAGHETTI with garlic and Pecorino cheese

CALF LIVER VENETIAN STYLE (fegato alla veneziana)

orecchiette with rapini and anchovies

ORECCHIETTE WITH RAPINI AND ANCHOVIES

ARTICHOKES DIP with garlic, fresh mint and lemon zeists

ARTICHOKES DIP with garlic, fresh mint and lemon zest

STIR FRIED DANDERLION AND POTATOES with Pecorino Romano cheese

STIR FRIED DANDELIONS AND POTATOES with cheese

• 6 skinless chicken thighs • 1/2 white onion • 1/2 carrot • 2 cloves of garlic • 1/2 cup tomato puree • 3 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil • ½ glass pale ale beer • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated • 1 tbsp garam masala powder • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes • 1 pinch ground nutmeg • 1 star anise • 1 tsp fresh cilantro, minced • to taste table salt CHICKEN AND SPICES Wash and dry the meat. Cut the chicken thighs into nuggets. Now, combine garam masala with cinnamon and turmeric. Massage the meat with powered spices, then store into a bowl covered with plastic wrap. SPICES AND VEGETABLES Chop coarsely the onion and carrots. Peel and crush the cloves of garlic. Peel and grate the ginger root. INTO THE PAN Pour the ghee, or vegetable oil, into a sauce pan, then place over medium heat. Now, pour garlic and chili peppers. Stir fry a few minutes, then add onions, carrots, and the star anise. When the onion is well cooked, add the chicken nuggets. Stir fry until the meat is golden, then, raise the flame at max power, and pour the beer. Let the alcohol evaporate for 3-4 minutes, the low the heat at medium, and add the tomato puree. Finally, cover and cook for 20-25 mins, until the chicken is well done, but still juicy. GARAM MASALA CHICKEN When the chicken is well cooked, raise the meat and store into a covered box. Now blend the sauce with the grated ginger and pour it again into the pan. Let cook the sauce 5 minutes more, then add the chicken pieces and minced cilantro. Serve the garam masala chicken with chapatti bread and pilaf rice.

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN with fresh ginger and beer sauce

ARTICHOKES SALAD with green olives and sweet garlic

ARTICHOKES SALAD with green olives and sweet garlic

MUSHROOMS CHEESE CROSTINI with shiitake and Italian fontina

SAUTEED CHAYOTE SQUASH AND POTATOES with shallots and mint

INDIAN RED LENTILS DAL (masoor dal)

INDIAN RED LENTILS DAL (masoor dal)

SAUTEED DANDELION GREENS ROMAN STYLE (cicoria alla romana)

SAUTEED DANDELION GREENS ROMAN STYLE (cicoria alla romana)

SAUTEED CREAMY MUSHROOMS with milk and mustard sauce

SAUTEED CREAMY MUSHROOMS with milk and mustard

CACIO E PEPE recipe and history

ITALIAN BRESAOLA SALAD with arugula and cheese

ITALIAN BRESAOLA SALAD with arugula and cheese

SAUTEED ARTICHOKES with bacon and garlic

SAUTEED ARTICHOKES with bacon and garlic

Spaghetti with sun dried tomatoes sauce pesto

Spaghetti with sun dried tomatoes sauce pesto

BRAISED SAUSAGES with green lentils

STUFFED SQUID RECIPE with broccoli and potatoes

STUFFED SQUID with potatoes and broccoli

RISOTTO MILANESE history and recipe (Italian saffron rice)

SAUSAGE STRACCHINO CHEESE CROSTINI

SAUSAGE CHEESE CROSTINI Tuscan recipe

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPREAD with smoked paprika and goat cheese

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPREAD with smoked paprika and goat cheese

STIR-FRIED SAUSAGES with red potatoes and Brussels sprouts

FARFALLE PASTA with pumpkin sauce and bacon flakes

FARFALLE PASTA with butternut squash sauce and bacon flakes

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE lactose free

GREEN BEANS SALAD with marinated tofu and almonds

GREEN BEANS SALAD with marinated tofu and almonds

TRADITIONAL CHERRY TOMATOES SPAGHETTI with garlic and basil

Tomatillo guacamole

TOMATILLO GUACAMOLE with red onions

ITALIAN MILK RICE (risotto) with provolone and walnuts

ITALIAN MILK RICE (risotto) with provolone and walnuts

Cauliflower salad with feta

CAULIFLOWER SALAD with feta cheese

coucous egg zucchini

COUSCOUS “ALLA CARBONARA” with diced zucchini and fried eggs

Florentine steak, eat in Florence

FLORENTINE STEAK (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) – history and recipe

chicken drumsticks with dill and white wine sauce

ROASTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS with dill and white wine sauce

DRUNKEN BUCATINI (Italian thicker spaghetti) with red wine sauce

DRUNKEN BUCATINI (traditional thicker spaghetti) with red wine sauce and guanciale

pasta paccheri with baby artichokes and pork belly

PACCHERI (TRADITIONAL MACARONI) with pork belly and baby artichokes

MACKEREL FILLETS with escarole salad and dill sauce

MACKEREL FILLET with escarole salad and dill dressing

MONKFISH SPAGHETTI with bell peppers and zucchini

MONKFISH SPAGHETTI with bell peppers and zucchini

INDIVIA BELGA RIPIENA di mozzarella affumicata stagionata

STUFFED BELGIAN ENDIVES with smoked grated mozzarella

TUNA BELLY SALAD with cannellini beans and green wasabi sauce

TUNA BELLY SALAD with cannellini beans and green wasabi sauce

WASABI GREEN SAUCE with parsley and soy sauce

WASABI GREEN SAUCE with parsley and soy sauce

SHRIMP LINGUINE with "summer" cognac bisque

SHRIMP LINGUINE with “summer” cognac bisque

tartare di salmone con funghi freschi, sedano e semi di papavero

SALMON TARTARE with champignon mushroom, celery and poppy seeds

GREEK VEAL SCALOPPINE with fresh tomatoes pulp, feta cheese and kalamata olives

GREEK VEAL SCALOPPINE with fresh tomato pulp, feta cheese and kalamata olives

FRESH TOMATO PULP

FRESH TOMATO PULP for dressing pasta, entrees and bruschettas

JUMBO SHELLS PASTA WITH CREAM OF ASPARAGUS and home-baked grape tomatoes

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS JUMBO SHELLS PASTA WITH roasted cherry tomatoes