“Genoese” Style Pesto For 4 people: 100g French Green Beans Two sliced potatoes Four bunches of basil Two garlic cloves One tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese One tablespoon grated Pecorino cheese A handful of pine nuts Salt 1 cup extra virgin … Continue reading
Alright, so now that we have discussed our caffeine intake and our pre dinner snack and drinks it is time to address some main dishes most of which involved pasta. After all you cannot go to Italy and not experience … Continue reading
Ragu’ 1 lb Ground Beef (or any other of your choosing) ½ onion ½ carrot ½ celery stalk 1 bay leaf Some parsley (optional) 14oz can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon Tomato paste 2-3 whole cloves (the spice) 4 tablespoons Olive … Continue reading
Béchamel 1 stick of butter or 8 tablespoons 8 tablespoons flour 4 cups milk Grated nutmeg Pepper 1 cup Grated Swiss or Fontina Salt (optional) In a large pot melt the butter. When completely melted, add the flour and whisk … Continue reading
Pumpkin Gnocchi ½ kilo pumpkin puree ½ kilo potato (Russet or Yukon Gold) 300 grams flour 1 whole egg Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 350° Method: Cut the squash in half length wise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash … Continue reading
‘Pumpkin Gnocchi’ or more accurately Butternut Squash Gnocchi is the subject for today. Let me explain why I put pumpkin in quotes, and yes it has something to do with Italian culture. So, when Italians are talking about a sweet … Continue reading
