Buying Italian Food Online

| August 8, 2011

There seems to be a trend today to return to authentic Italian food. People are no longer satisfied with the Americanized Italian food that is often served at restaurants, especially chain restaurants. There is also a move to make more and more Italian food at home. People like to have control over the food and [...]

Penne with Eggplants, Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce – Primo

| July 4, 2011

Eggplants, tomato puree, mozzarella, basil, minced meat and Parmesan: these are the main Italian ingredients that I use to prepare this delicious Italian pasta-based first course. Its preparation is easy: first you should prepare the ingredients separately in this way, you should cut the mozzarella, cook the tomato puree with minced meat and basil, cook [...]

Ravioli with Salmon – Primo

| June 20, 2011

This is a very easy recipe to prepare. You don’t need many ingredients, just the dough for ravioli and the filling that is made of potatoes and smoked salmon, a very good combination of taste. The preparation of the dressing is also very simple and fast, you just need to melt some butter and add [...]

Risotto with Asparagus – Primo

| June 6, 2011

This is a seasonal recipe made of rice and asparagus. This is a light and delicate first course. There are many variation of this dish like the risotto with asparagus and shrimps or the risotto with asparagus and strawberry that is typical of Verona. It is delicious! INGREDIENTS (for 4 people) 320 g of Rice [...]

Pasta with Flowers of Zucchini – Primo

| May 23, 2011

Flowers of zucchini are vegetables typical of the spring and the summer period in Italy. They are sweet and with them you can prepare simple Italian recipes. Indeed you can prepare a tasty first course like the following recipe that is made with flowers of zucchini, zucchini and cream, but you can use them also [...]

Learn to Make Italian Food

| May 3, 2011

Italian food has long been amongst the most popular food in the world. Everyday people all over the world sit down to meals of fresh Italian food that tastes so good it’s hard to imagine making it yourself. However, there are some people who are up to the challenge of learning to make quality Italian [...]

Lasagne with Rocket Pesto – Primo

| April 5, 2011

Lasagne with rocket pesto: very simple and easy to make and delicious to eat! INGREDIENTS (for 4 people) 400 g of Pasta (Lasagne) 100 g of Rocket 40 g of Pine nuts 1/4 of an Onion Some pieces of Parmesan (Italian cheese) 3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1/2 Glass of water 50 g [...]

Mum’s Meatballs – Secondo

| March 21, 2011

INGREDIENTS (for 2 people) 300 g of Mixed minced meat of pork and beef 1 Egg 50 g of Bread 100 ml of Milk Salt & Pepper 30 g of Grated Parmesan (Italian Cheese) 30 g of Breadcrumbs Extra virgin olive oil Some rocket salad 4-5 Sweet cherry tomatoes PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME:20 [...]

Food in Italy: Italian cooking and dining from your villa or apartment

| March 14, 2011

If you’ve rented a villa or apartment in Italy, no doubt you’ll be trying to sample all the foods of Italy you can– dining out and eating in. Here’s a quick and easy guide for getting food in Italy, whether you’re ordering your first Italian meal at that sumptuous restaurant down the street or buying [...]

Can Pizza Actually Be Healthy For You?

| March 7, 2011

This article may come as a surprise to you, especially if you follow a healthy and nutritious diet… It’s about pizza, the weakness of many people including me. I love pizza- always have. I make sure I eat it in moderation, but it’s still one of my favorite foods. Now there’s  good news for pizza [...]