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MY FAVORITE RECIPES

Torta di Ricotta e Spinaci (Ricotta and Spinach Pie)

Caprino and figs

Caprino e Fichi (Goat Cheese and Figs)

Cooking Classes with an Italian health coach in Lake Como.

From the Kitchen to the Bookshelves

Vanilla pudding

Budino alla Vaniglia (Vanilla Pudding)

APPETIZERS

Mascarpone

Mascarpone Fatto in Casa (Homemade Mascarpone Cheese)

Insalata con melograna

Insalata con Songino, Pere e Melagrana (Songino, Pear and Pomegranate Salad)

Caprino and figs

Caprino e Fichi (Goat Cheese and Figs)

Zucchine ripiene

Zucchine Ripiene alla Ligure (Stuffed Zucchini Ligurian Style)

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BREAD AND FOCACCIA

Panzerotti

Plum cakes with onions and scamorza

Plum cakes with Onions and Scamorza Cheese

Gnocchi di Pane Raffermo (Italian Bread Dumplings)

Frese al Pomodoro (Frese with Tomato)

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FISH AND SEAFOOD

Pescatrice con pomodorini

Medaglioni di Pescatrice con Pomodorini (Monkfish Medallions with Cherry Tomatoes)

Tortino di Porri, Patate e Triglie (Leeks, Potatoes and Red Mullet Pie)

Buckwheat salad with prawns

Insalata di Grano Saraceno con Gamberoni (Buckwheat Salad with Prawns)

Spaghetti al Pesce Spada e Capperi (Spaghetti with Swordfish and Capers)

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JAM

Uva bianca

Confettura d’Uva Bianca (White Grape Jam)

Pear and Kiwi Jam

Confettura di Pere e Kiwi (Pear and Kiwi Jam)

Homemade Peach Jam

Confettura di Pesche (Peach Jam)

fico viola

Confettura di Fichi (Fig Jam)

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MAIN COURSE

Lonza arrosto con mele

Lonza di Maiale Arrosto con Crema di Mele (Roasted Pork Loin with Applesauce)

Involtini di verza

Involtini di Verza (Cabbage Rolls)

Cannelloni stuffed with meat

Cannelloni Ripieni di Carne (Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat)

Pastiera salata

Pastiera Salata Napoletana (Savory Neaopolitan Pastiera)

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MEAT AND POULTRY

Cotoletta alla Milanese (Milanese Cutlet)

Rotolo tacchino e spinaci

Rotolo di Tacchino con Spinaci e Prosciutto (Spinach and Ham Turkey Roll)

Tagliata di Manzo

Pollo con i peperoni

Pollo con i Peperoni (Chicken with Peppers)

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PASTA AND RISOTTO

ravioli with beetsand ricotta

Ravioli con Barbabietola e Ricotta (Ravioli with Beets and Ricotta)

Pasta

The Secret of Pasta

Homemade egg pasta

Pasta Fresca all’Uovo (Homemade Fresh Egg Pasta)

Bluberries Risotto and Robiola cheese

Risotto ai Mirtilli e Robiola di Capra (Blueberry Risotto and Goat Robiola)

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PASTA SAUCE

Tagliatte con cipolle tropea caramellate

Tagliatelle fatte in Casa con Cipolle di Tropea Caramellate (Homemade Tagliatelle with Caramelized Tropea Onions)

Pomodorini confit

Pomodorini Confit (Cherry Tomatoes Confit)

Linguine con Zucchine e pomodorini

Linguine con Zucchine e Pomodorini (Linguine with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes)

Carbonara Spaghetti, authentic recipe

Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Carbonara Spaghetti)

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SALADS

Insalata con Avocado, Clementine e Pinoli (Avocado, Clementines and Pine Nuts Salad)

Insalata di Polpo con Patate (Octopus and Potato Salad)

Insalata con melograna

Insalata con Songino, Pere e Melagrana (Songino, Pear and Pomegranate Salad)

Ravanelli

Insalata con Rucola e Ravanelli (Arugula and Radish Salad)

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SOMETHING FESTIVE

Pan dei morti

Pan dei Morti (Bread of the Dead)

Torta al Cioccolato e Barolo Chinato (Barolo Chinato Chocolate Cake)

Ossa dei Morti (Bones of the Dead Cookies)

Graffe

Graffe di Carnevale (Carnival Graffe)

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SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS

Gelato alla Fragola (Strawberry Ice Cream)

Italian meatballs

Polpettine di Carne Italian Style (Italian Meatballs)

fico viola

Confettura di Fichi (Fig Jam)

Pane con Pancetta e Formaggio (Bacon and Cheese Bread)

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SOMETHING SEASONAL

Risotto ai Fiori di Zucca (Zucchini Flower Risotto)

Crostata di Pesche Noci (Nectarin Tart)

Ravanelli

Insalata con Rucola e Ravanelli (Arugula and Radish Salad)

BRASATO_al BAROLO

Brasato al Barolo con Polenta (Braised Beef in Barolo Wine with Polenta)

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SWEETS AND SNACKS

Pastiera Napoletana

Pastiera Napoletana (Neapolitan Pastiera)

Oatmeal cookies

Biscotti d’Avena (Oatmeal cookies)

Cantucci Salati (Savory Cantucci)

Miascia, Lake Como Cake

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VEGETABLES

Torta Pasqualina (Easter Pie)

Fagioli all'uccelletto

Cannellini all’Uccelletto (White Kidney Beans, Tuscan Style)

Insalata di Finocchi e Arance Rosse (Fennel and Blood Orange salad)

Tortino con Bietole ed Acciughe (Swiss Chard and Anchovies Pie)

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