I created this recipe one evening when I wanted to do an original dish, light and vegetarian, suitable for Colleen (my daughter-in-law) who does not love meat. Artichokes are part of the tradition of my family from December to April, so I try to provide this vegetable at least once […]
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Asparagus in Bellavista
Eggs and asparagus are a classic pairing in Friulian cuisine. Asparagus grows in many agricultural areas of our region and we are famous for asparagus from Tavagnacco, Fossalon, and Gorgo di Latisana. They can be white, green, and violet. From April to late May I like to make this shoot […]
Cherry Surprise
This cake is decorated with symbols of Easter, it is a reworking of Black Forest Cherry Cake that I enjoyed adapting, transforming the sponge cake into a square containing a soft filling with cherries in syrup. This cake is very popular in Austria and Germany, where a competition is held […]
Easter
The Easter lunch that I propose contains the scents of April. Asparagus, artichokes, eggs, and peas, these vegetables have the main role. The menu is simple and is not intended to create too many problems during preparation. I propose two desserts, one light creamy dessert to enjoy with the meal […]
March
From this month on, Stefania (see the “About” section) will become part of the blog as a new collaborator. When there’s an opportunity in the middle of the busy life of everyone, we thought that we’d offer you a recipe. Every day I discover that food always seems to enter […]
Spring Risotto with Wild Hop Shoots
Yesterday morning I woke up very early to take a walk in the fields behind my house. While walking along the bank of the river that runs through the countryside, I found the first hop shoots. Although I had to go to work, I lingered for a little while and […]
Radicchio Pasticcio (Lasagna)
This recipe was inventred because I wanted to make a pasticcio in no time. With its crispy crust and soft center, pasticcio is always a pleasure for the palate. The combination of Treviso radicchio and sausage is very balanced with the flavor for the spices from the sausage and the […]
Floral Compositions
This year the winter was long and cold in the region where I live. In the early days of March, the garden seemed lifeless. During the first sunny day when I came out to explore, I realized that among the bare branches and dead leaves there were still no signs […]