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Involtini di Melanzane (Eggplant Rolls)

31 July 2016 by Paola 2 Comments

Eggplant Rolls

A quick, easy and light way to prepare a delicious “antipasto” (appetizer) with eggplant or aubergine, a staple vegetable of the Italian cuisine (for more info about eggplant see melanzane alla parmigiana). Eggplant is a very versatile vegetable, you can prepare it in different ways: for example, I like it with pasta such as fregola… 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, My favorite recipes Tagged With: Eggplant, mozzarella cheese, Tomato sauce

Gatto’ Napoletano di Patate (Napolitan Potato Gateau)

9 March 2015 by Paola 3 Comments

Gateau di patate

Gateau in French, or gattò in Italian dialect from Naples, is a unique dish that can be served as piatto unico (one-dish-meal) or antipasto. It is fast to prepare and tasty to enjoy. Both kids and adults love it! The term gateau is a French word and means cake. This dish is an example of… 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main course Tagged With: mozzarella cheese, Potatoes, provolone cheese, Salami

Panzerotti

19 September 2014 by Paola 2 Comments

Panzerotti are so Italian that there is no a real translation into English, like pasta, pizza or focaccia. They are prepared with a dough similar to that of pizza or focaccia (see tips) and are stuffed with tomato and mozzarella, closed to a half moon shape and then deep fried until golden brown. A delight for… 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Bread and Focaccia Tagged With: Ilovepanzerotti, Italian panzerotti, mozzarella cheese, Panzerotti

MY BOOKS

CORONAVIRUS “La Nuova Normalità”

la nuova normalità
CORONAVIRUS “La Nuova Normalità”
Cosa viviamo e cosa muterà
Con Elvira Conca

Honestly Healthy

Honestly Healthy
Honestly Healthy.
Insalate e frullati per tutti i giorni

THE MAMMA MIA! DIET

the Mamma Mia! Diet
My second book: THE MAMMA MIA! DIET -The secret italian way to good health.

Love is eating

Love is Eating - the book
Healthy and Tasty Italian Recipes for family Meals - My Book

Lake Como Luxury Retreat

An Italian Luxury Retreat at Lake Como. Wellness, Cooking, Nutrition and Culture. Simplicity and sustainability. Live as an Italian for a week with Como-native Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn, renowned author, health coach and food writer.

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Healthy Italian Lifestyle

One of the essential steps in living a long and happy life is making time to care for yourself.

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