Homemade scialatielli, Neapolitan pasta with milk and basil
Homemade scialatielli from Naples, made with semolina, milk, pecorino and basil: a short, thick fresh pasta with a rough surface that grips every sauce.
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Baked ricotta and spinach balls, soft inside and golden
Vegetarian ricotta and spinach balls baked in the oven: soft in the middle, golden and crisp outside, ready in a little over half an hour with no frying.
Rustic ricotta and spinach pie, creamy and golden
A rustic savoury pie with a crisp puff pastry shell and a soft ricotta and spinach filling, seasoned with parmesan and a grating of nutmeg.
Courgettes stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon
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Stuffed potato roll with courgettes and ham
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Savoury french toast with ham and melting cheese
A savoury french toast filled with cooked ham and cheese, dipped in a batter of eggs, milk and parmesan that fries into a crisp golden crust.
Savoury potato crumble with ham and melting cheese
A savoury crumble made with grated boiled potatoes, flour and cold butter, filled with cooked ham and melting cheese and baked until deeply golden.
Pumpkin and potato bake with no béchamel and a crunchy crust
A pumpkin and potato bake bound with eggs and parmesan instead of béchamel, finished with a crust of breadcrumbs and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Baked aubergines stuffed with rice, a summer one-dish meal
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Classic Vinaigrette, the Emulsion for Dressing Salad
Homemade vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar, and mustard: a balanced emulsion in 5 minutes, the base for dressing salads, vegetables, and cold dishes.
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Homemade crème anglaise with milk, egg yolks, and vanilla: a smooth, silky vanilla custard sauce cooked over low heat, perfect for desserts and cakes.