Pan bagnat, the Niçoise tuna and vegetable sandwich
Pan bagnat, the traditional sandwich from Nice: a round roll rubbed with garlic and oil, filled with tuna, anchovies, eggs, tomatoes, olives and basil. Pressed and served cold.
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Soupe au Pistou, the Provençal Vegetable Soup with Pesto
Provençal soupe au pistou: a summer soup of vegetables, beans and pasta, finished at the last minute with pistou made of basil, garlic and oil. The great summer dish of the South of France.
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.
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.