This “sformatino” was my first experiment at home to enjoy the soft delicacies that are often served at the opening of restaurant meals. This test made me realize the opportunity I had to experiment with the various types of vegetable “sformatini” and ingredients. I plan to present many more.
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Cream of Lentil Soup
The recipe combines the symbols of winter: good luck and prosperity lentils, cabbage, a vegetable resistant to frost of winter, and sweet winter squash. This soup is served in small portions using consommé cups, can be incorporated into an important meal, and is delicious and easy to digest. It can […]
Turkey Roll with Garden Fragrances
Some years ago I was looking for a new way to prepare turkey. I explored many recipes and I finally found one that convinced me. In the original recipe, the turkey roll is baked in two stages. The first stage includes a turkey roll that is browned and pulled off […]
Roman Artichokes
If you happen to travel to Rome, you’ll notice that in many restaurants, the artichokes are always served with the stem straight upwards. This peculiarity surprised me the first time I saw it, but when I tasted and savored the softness, I realized that this was the best way to […]
Pomegranate Sorbet
Some years ago I discovered this recipe was suitable to end a meal as important as Christmas. It is very simple to implement and can be prepared well in advance. Pomegranates are very useful for your stomach and its tannins help fight inflammation. The shape of the pomegrante is often […]
Marron Glace Mousse with Persimmon Sauce
This mousse has been my workhorse for years, used in dinners or lunches during the Christmas season. Each year the special embellishments change, so I can surprise those who have already tasted it. I’ve added persimmon sauce to this version which gives an unusual touch.
Compositions for the Holidays
A centerpiece helps to set the mood at Christmas. It is important to use simple natural elements, collecting things from the garden or from a walk in the woods or fields. I propose some compositions that I prepared using only the elements that I personally collected.
Wines to Accompany the Christmas Menu
For the month of December I thought it would be useful to give some advice on wines to accompany the menu that I propose for Christmas. My husband and I decided not to mention the names of wineries. This blog is also read in the U.S., and we are not […]