Author: Daniela Francescutto

Black Forest Cake with Cherries

This cake is a classic of German cakes and pastries. Its fragrance and softness are a pleasure for the palate. At Christmas I have made this cake numerous times by introducing different variations. Once I used a square mold and frosted the surface with white icing (icing sugar and water) […]

 

Sweet Hearts of Christmas

At Christmas many families want to respect the tradition of Panettone or Pandoro as the dessert. It is an easy way to serve dessert without the aggravation of extra work. If the product is of good quality, this is a good choice. However, if you want to offer something prepared […]

 

Christmas Scroll

We are not used to beer combined with fish and in a restaurant if someone drinks a beer while eating sea bass in salt we tend to think that the person is a little crazy. I thought of using the pairing of beer with fish fish not only as an […]

 

Pork Loin with Wild Apples

For several years I have a planted of wild apples in my yard and during the winter I often use them to decorate the table. When I saw that the magazine “La Cucina Italiana” had organized a contest where beer is a key element of the preparation I decided to […]

 

Christmas Menu

I would like to propose three Christmas menus so that everyone can find ideas to suit their needs. The Christmas season has many opportunities to stay at home with family and friends so you might try all three of them, of course we should always remember to choose the dishes […]

 

Risotto with Hazelnuts and Fennel

Fennel is a valuable asset for our health especially in winter when the variety of vegetables decreases. The risotto that I propose was invented when I had a craving for rice and little time to make it. I thought I’d add toasted hazelnuts that with their caloric intake can transform […]

 

November

November means return inside of the walls of domestic life. The work in the garden has been completed and all you the things you need for the winter and next spring (radishes, cabbages, cauliflower, fennel, leeks, garlic, onions, spinach and chard), have been planted. It’s time to spend the weekend […]

 

Sole Roll with Shellfish

The various preparations of sole are a classic in international cuisine for special occasions. This recipe can easily be served at a formal dinner. In this case you can change the side matching perhaps some garden peas or potatoes with thyme.