Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Genoa Pesto World Heritage




The producers of the famous green Genoa pesto sauce have decided to apply to UNESCO in order to have pesto approved as the world’s intangible heritage. Pesto sauce is the second most popular sauce in the world after tomato paste and ketchup. But unfortunately, there are a lot of fake pesto variations. Very often, some […]







Scotch Eggs Recipe




Scotch eggs are a traditional food for a picnic. In England, they are sold in supermarkets, already packed and ready to eat. In America, they are served in restaurants, hot and with different sauces. The first recipe of such eggs goes back to 1809, when it was mentioned in the English cookbook. There are several […]







Arugula Salad with Bresaola




This is a simple salad with an excellent taste. Bresaola is Italian damp-dried beef ham that originates from Chiavenna, Lombardy. Bresaola production includes two stages: salting and drying. Chunks of beef are being salted for 2 weeks and then are hung in a ventilated area for 4-8 weeks. Bresaola has a red-burgundy color, a pleasant […]







Dietary Beet Salad




This healthy, low-calorie, and harmonious salad with a pleasant taste will appeal to all who stick to a healthy diet. The salad can be a great accompaniment to other dishes. Ingredients for Dietary Beet Salad Boiled beets: 3-4 Garlic: 2-3 cloves. Parsley. Salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar: to taste everything Recipe for Dietary […]







Cabbage Burgers Recipe




These cabbage burgers will be a pleasant surprise and will diversify your daily menu. If you stick to a vegetarian diet, it is possible to cook burgers without cheese and eggs, adding cornstarch and tofu. Ingredients for Cabbage Burgers Cabbage: 1 small or half a large. Onion: 1 Bread crumbs: 3-4 tablespoons Eggs: 2 Semola: […]







Fried Mackerel Recipe




Fried whole fresh mackerel is exceptionally tasty. This is a very simple method of cooking fish. Try it. Yummy! Ingredients for Fried Mackerel Mackerel: 1 fish per 1 serving Flour for breading: qs. Vegetable oil for frying: as needed. Salt, pepper and other spices to taste. Recipe for Fried Mackerel The fish is cleaned, the […]







Puffs with Peaches and Cheese




We offer delicious puffs made from filo dough with fresh peaches and soft brie cheese. This is the season of peaches, and they are very juicy and flavorful. Using them in pastry makes it exceptionally tasty. Ingredients for Puffs with Peaches and Cheese Phyllo (filo) dough (you can buy ready-made, or make yourself – for this […]







Fried Eggplants with Sauce




This is a simple method of frying eggplants and the recipe of a delicious diet sauce added to them. This sauce is a healthy alternative to the harmful industrial mayonnaise. Eggplants should be kept in salt water, so that they need less oil during frying. Try to cook it, we think you’ll like. Ingredients for […]







Pear Cake with Frangipani




Today we have a traditional French almond cake with small pears. Pears reveal their taste in baked dishes perfectly well; they acquire extraordinary tenderness, sweetness and flavor. Heat treatment has a positive effect on pears. If you have hard pears, you need to blanch them in sugar syrup. And if the peel is rough, it […]







Fried Patties with Meat




Dough is cooked on kefir (or yogurt) and will appeal to everyone who does not have time to deal with yeast dough. Therefore, it can save your time and effort. Ingredients for Fried Patties with Meat Flour: 500 gr. Kefir or yogurt (preferably more acidic): 350 ml. Baking soda: 1 tsp. Salt, sugar to taste. […]







Homemade Peach Ice Cream




If we buy an ice cream maker to cook homemade ice cream, we will be overjoyed. Delicious fresh ice cream made from wholesome, natural products will always be available. Today we will try another kind of ice cream with a rich peach flavor. Yummy!! Only 3 ingredients! Ingredients for Homemade Peach Ice Cream Ripe Peaches: […]







Fancy Pies with Potatoes and Mozzarella




These delicate pies are not quite usual; they are made of thin filo dough. Such pies will be liked by those who prefer just a little baked dough and lots of delicious filling. Ingredients for Fancy Pies with Potatoes Potato: 2-3 Butter: 50 gr. Mozzarella: 125 gr. Basil, oregano, black pepper, salt: to taste everything. […]







Yogurt Ice Cream with Cinnamon and Cranberries




It is becoming increasingly popular in many European countries, Italy in particular, to eat healthy ice cream on the basis of yogurt. Therefore, almost all cities have Yogurteria, where you can try fresh and frozen yogurt, side by side with Gelateria, which sell traditional ice cream. It is very simple and easy to cook such […]







Cucumber Rolls with Anchovies and Cream Cheese




This appetizer contains thin slices of cucumber, stuffed with cream cheese and anchovies. It has a pleasant fresh taste and looks original. Such rolls great idea for a fourchette or any other table. Ingredients for Cucumber Rolls with Anchovies and Cream Cheese Fresh cucumbers 2-3 Philadelphia Cream Cheese: 150-200 gr. Fillet of salted anchovies in […]







Homemade Apple Sorbet




Fruit sorbets are a low-calorie alternative to ice-cream. Even those who are on a diet can enjoy this dessert. You can make it frozen stiff or semi-soft according to your taste. Sorbets are rich with beneficial substances that are found in fresh fruits. That goes for homemade sorbets that you make yourself from good ripe […]