(Ita) Ricetta: Pennette alla verza e timo
March 10, 2013
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(Ita) Ricetta: Gnocchetti con crema di legumi al pesto
November 20, 2012
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(Ita) Ricetta: Bocconcini di bacon e Jalapeno
October 12, 2012
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Recipe: Chili Pie with herbs and spices
Savory pies and pizza with herbs
August 27, 2012
A savory pie inspired by the Mexican chili, in ingredients and spices: coriander, cumin, and red chili, with the addition of fresh leaves of welsh onion (or scallion) for a touch of green. It's perfect for a brunch or pi...
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Recipe: Baked pasta with peppers and cinnamon basil
Pasta with aromatic herbs
June 09, 2012
Every year I like to try new varieties of basil, but I can't do without the classic broad-leaf basil and the wonderful cinnamon basil. This cultivar smells of basil and cinnamon, and is a valuable addition to many recipe...
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Recipe: Mini quiche Lorraine with tarragon
The miniatures lunch
April 27, 2012
Mini quiches have been my first idea for the miniatures lunch and they were very simple: I cut the pastry into small squares, pour the filling and baked using a muffin mold.
I chose a classic French recipe, the quiche...
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Recipe: Dill and Onion Savory Muffins
The miniatures lunch
April 15, 2012
Dill flavor may seem too delicate, but its fresh and slightly spicy aroma is very persistent, and quite resistant to cooking.
He gave a very strong personality to these tiny savory pies, even with strong flavors such as...
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Recipe: Nettles Gnocchi Carbonara
Pasta with aromatic herbs
January 29, 2012
I admit I almost abandoned my rooftop plants in the past few months, except for some limited harvest. As a result of the rains and mild weather, many pots were full of weeds...
...but some are really welcome, like the...
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Recipe: Peas Soup with Ginger
Soups with spices and aromatic herbs
January 27, 2012
Add a piece of ginger to winter soups, and its slightly pungent aroma will make you feel warm and happy.
Peas Soup with Ginger
Ingredients
Serves two:
300g peas (fresh or frozen)
1 onion
2 medium potatoes
3-...
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Recipe: Autumn Chili
Soups with spices and aromatic herbs
December 13, 2011
A recipe warm and comforting that will make you love the autumn for its delicious ingredients.
I used my Black Chili Powder made from Chilhuacle Negro chilies. You can use a pinch of any type of hot powder, but black ...
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Recipe: Pizza with pancetta and caliceddi
Savory pies and pizza with herbs
September 03, 2011
My father brought me another bunch of caliceddi di vigna (it can be translated as small cabbage from vineyards), a spontaneous herb widespread in eastern Sicily with bitter aftertaste.
We really enjoyed the Baked Past...
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Recipe: Baked Pasta with Caliceddi
Pasta with aromatic herbs
June 01, 2011
The caliceddi or caliceddi di vigna (it can be translated as small cabbage from vineyards) are spontaneous herb widespread in eastern Sicily, especially -as the name suggests- between the rows of vines, but also in garde...
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Recipe: Stuffed Paccheri with Marjoram
The 12 first courses lunch
May 04, 2011
The final recipe for the 12 first courses lunch is a tasty, good-looking pasta, so that guests could not give up!
This is a recipe from the 12 first courses lunch, so the doses are for small samples. Keep that in mind...
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Recipe: Crepes Pie with Pancetta and Rosemary
The 12 first courses lunch
April 01, 2011
I had no doubts while planning the 12 first courses lunch and chose two different crepes dishes: the crepes can be easily prepared the day before, once stuffed can be kept warm in the oven and guests usually appreciate t...
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Recipe: Leek Savory Pie with Ginger
Savory pies and pizza with herbs
February 19, 2011
I tried several times to grow ginger in my garden, simply sowing some pieces of ginger.
Sometimes it become a gorgeous tuft of leaves, but it's too cold here for ginger and each autumn it dies.
So I buy ginger and us...
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Recipe: Egg & Bacon with Avocado and Cress
Omelettes and egg recipes with herbs
November 24, 2010
The garden cress sown last month is ready to be harvested. This aromatic herb can be planted all year round, and I chose to cultivate it during fall because it seems very appropriate for this season: not only is rich in ...
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Recipe: Pasta with onion and cinnamon basil
Pasta with aromatic herbs
June 01, 2010
If I have to create pasta recipe, I know I always can count on the single cream, bacon and onion combo.
I also used some cinnamon basil: although it has a delicate flavor, it added much taste to this dish.
Past...
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Recipe: Pancetta with Chestnut Honey
The 20 appetizers lunch
April 15, 2010
This is the only recipe from my 20 appetizers lunch that doesn't use any aromatic herb. I just think that the chestnut honey, with its incredible aroma and its bitter overtones, doesn't need anything else.
Use another s...
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Recipe: Thai Style Burger
Burger Parade
February 13, 2010
I wanted to prepare a burger with peanut butter, and finally I decided to use also the Yellow Thai Curry Paste that I made some days ago.
Thai Style Burger
Ingredients
2 burger buns
2 beef burgers
2 cheese sli...
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Recipe: Mandioc Bread with Bacon and Mint
Bread with aromatic herbs
November 02, 2009
Do you have those Sundays when you decide to not cook anything but an idea borns in your mind, and it starts to grow bigger, insistent, full of details? Until you find yourself in the kitchen, to watch the clock and say,...
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Recipe: Bacon and Chili Scones
Savory pastries with chili
July 05, 2009
Cayenne Joes Long is a Annuum chili pepper, with very log pods.
Add a Cayenne Joes Long to the dough of these bacon scones... and you won't forget them!
Bacon and Chili Scones
Ingredients
250g all-purpose flo...
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Recipe: Clams Soup with Chives
Soups with aromatic herbs
June 02, 2009
Chives is selfseeding and reborn every spring. It produces many leaves, it's easy to harvest and wash and its aroma is similar to onion, but more delicate.
Clams Soup with Chives
Ingredients
500g clams
4 bacon ...
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Recipe: Broad Beans Soup with Mint
Soups with aromatic herbs
May 19, 2009
Mint gives a fresh aroma to this creamy soup. You can serve it hot or warmish.
Broad Beans Soup with Mint
Ingredients
Serves two:
200g fresh broad beans
75g bacon
2 celery stalks
1 carrot
1 onion
20 fresh ...
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Recipe: Gnocchi with Bacon and Marjoram
Pasta with aromatic herbs
May 16, 2009
I know, another marjoram recipe... but it's spring and it's so fresh that you have to use it!
Gnocchi with Bacon and Marjoram
Ingredients
400g gnocchi
1 tbsp butter
half onion
50g bacon
1 pinch of chili
2 s...
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Recipe: Rice Omelet with Thyme
Omelettes and egg recipes with herbs
May 14, 2009
Many years ago, during a trip to Greece, I smelled an incredible aroma on a sunny island. I searched every local market until I found out that it was thyme.
Since then, I always have a thyme pot to smell and use.
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Recipe: Crepes with mushrooms and marjoram
Crepes, pancakes and tortillas with herbs
September 08, 2008
I've harvested a lot of marjoram this year from my garden, so I'm trying it in some new recipes.
I was craving some lasagna-like recipe, so I prepared some crepes.
These ones are covered with sauce and baked: in Italy ...
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Recipe: Dandelion Salad with Egg Seasoning
Salads with aromatic herbs
April 30, 2008
With my dandelion leaves first harvest I prepared a salad, here is the recipe. The taste of cider vinegar in the egg sauce really surprised me.
Dandelion Salad with Egg Seasoning
Ingredients
Serves two:
4 slice...
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(Ita) Ricetta: Bacon in carrozza con rosmarino e salvia
April 24, 2008
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(Ita) Ricetta: Antipasti alle erbe
October 20, 2007
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