Niçoise salad, the real salade niçoise
The real Niçoise salad (salade niçoise): tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, anchovies and Niçoise olives with raw vegetables and basil. No potatoes, no green beans, as tradition demands.
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Ligurian trofie al pesto with potatoes and green beans
Trofie al pesto with potatoes and green beans, the traditional Ligurian recipe: fresh pasta and vegetables boiled together and dressed with Genoese pesto. A fragrant, genuine first course.
Classic Roman Cacio e Pepe: the authentic recipe with perfect pecorino cream
Authentic cacio e pepe with DOP pecorino romano, toasted black pepper, and the right technique for a smooth, lump-free cream sauce.
Homemade Vegetable Stock, Light and Flavorful
Homemade vegetable stock with carrots, celery, onion, and leek: light, fragrant, and natural. The base for risottos, soups, and broths.
Homemade Chicken Stock, Clear and Flavorful
Homemade chicken stock with chicken and vegetables: clear, flavorful, and natural. The base for risottos, soups, broths, and tortellini in brodo.
Seafood carbonara with octopus
A seafood carbonara with octopus and an egg-and-Pecorino cream, original but still balanced and creamy.
Spaghetti carbonara, creamy and well coated
Spaghetti carbonara with egg yolks, Pecorino and crisp guanciale, rich but balanced and properly creamy.
Spaghetti with Pistachio Pesto and Breaded Prawns, a Sicilian Classic
Spaghetti with pistachio pesto and breaded prawns: a refined Sicilian summer pasta ready in 30 minutes, creamy, fragrant and with a satisfying crunchy crust.
Minestrone with Pearl Barley and Pesto, Hearty and Fragrant
A hearty Italian minestrone with pearl barley, seasonal vegetables and a spoonful of basil pesto to finish: a satisfying vegetarian soup ready in under an hour.
Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Stracciatella, Creamy Without Cream
Potato gnocchi with pan-sautéed cherry tomatoes and cold stracciatella spooned on at the end: a creamy, vegetarian pasta course ready in under 25 minutes.
Rice Salad with Tuna and Green Beans — a Proper Summer Lunch
A hearty rice salad with tuna, green beans and black olives: fresh, well-balanced and ready in under 35 minutes, perfect for meal prep or a summer lunch on the go.