…A few fresh basil leaves (optional) A pinch of saffron threads, ground in a mortar Salt and pepper to taste To finish: 100g (3-1/2 oz.) of freshly grated pecorino cheese…
Risotto al nero di seppia (Squid Ink Risotto)
…White wine Olive oil Optional: 1-2 Tbs passata di pomodoro A pinch of red pepper flakes A few sprigs of fresh parsley, minced 1-2 Tbs butter Directions The technique for…
Risotto verde (Green Risotto)
…need less broth to form a purée. If you want a richer dish, you can sauté the spinach purée in some more butter, and season it with salt, pepper and…
Lasagne agli spinaci (Spinach Lasagna)
…fresh egg pasta One batch of béchamel sauce For the spinach condimento: 500g (1 lb) spinach 1-2 garlic cloves Salt and pepper Olive oil Instructions If you are using young…
Inspired by Drick: Pulled Pork “Pibil”
…pepper, garlic, cumin and oregano, moistened with enough juice of naranja agria (bitter orange) so it takes on the texture of a thick paste. Since I didn’t have naranja agria,…
Angelina’s Green Beans with Onions and Mint
…bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice, just enough to brighten the flavors, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot. That’s it. Simple but delicious! NB: I wanted to dub…
Pico de gallo
I guess it’s Mexico week here at Memorie di Angelina and why not? If you think of it, some of the foods that most typify Italian cooking—tomato, zucchini, peppers, pepperoncino,…
Guacamole
…medium white onion Cilantro Jalapeño or other chili pepper Tomato Directions You begin by mashing avocado. To do this, I usually simply use a mixing bowl and a wooden spoon…