Category: Secondi

Baked “Schiacciatine” with tomato purée, capers and potatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 250 g lean minced beef meat - 250 g minced pork meat - 2 big slices white bread (about 150 g) - 250 ml whole milk - 1 egg - 1 garlic clove, thinly chopped - 1 handful of grated parmesan - 1 large handful of parsley, finely chopped - salt/pepper - extra virgin olive oil - 6 large potatoes, in ...

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Pan-fried scallops in speck wrap, on a potato and fennel purée

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): For the scallops - Extra virgin olive oil - 8 large or 12 small, cleaned scallops removed from shells - freshly ground black pepper - ½ lemon, juice only - a glass of Brandy liquor - 4 thin slices of Italian speck ham For the potato and fennel purée - Extra virgin olive oil - 2-3 potatoes, into ...

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Beef escalopes “alla pizzaiola”

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons) -  350 g lean beef escalopes, in thin slices -  2 garlic cloves -  2 anchovies in oil -  chilli pepper -  oregano -  extra virgin olive oil -  400 g of chopped tomatoes, in can -  salt WHAT TO DO: 1. Peel the garlic gloves and place them with a slug of oil in a non-sticking pan and pan fry ...

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Supplì di riso – mamma’s way

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: - 500 gr rice carnaroli or vialone - 250 gr tomato sauce (see basic recipe) - 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter - 100 gr mozzarella, roughly chopped into small cubes - a large handful of plain breadcrumbs - 2 eggs - 1 handful of small capers (optional) - 200 gr gated Parmesan - Salt and pepper - Sunflower oil for ...

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King prawns’ skewers with ‘Lardo di Colonnata’

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 24 king prawns - 24 thin slices of Italian ‘Lardo di Colonnata’ - 1 large handful of grated lemon zests (only skin) - 1 handful of breadcrumbs (optional) WHAT TO DO: 1. Gently rinse the fresh King Prawns, taking out the head and the shell but not the tail. 2. Wrap each prawn up with a slice ...

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Sea bass fillets with courgettes’ purée and ginger

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 2 persons): - 2 sea bass fillets, medium size - 1 big handful of plain breadcrumbs - 1 handful of parsley, finely chopped - ginger - 1 handful of mint leaves - 200 g sweet tender baby courgettes - 1 big shallot - extra-virgin olive oil - salt - black pepper (optional) WHAT TO DO: 1. For the courgettes’ ...

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Chicken escalopes with balsamic vinegar cream

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: (x4 persons) - 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced - 300 g of plain non-raising flour (‘00’) - extra virgin olive oil - salt - 2 glasses of dry white wine - 1 glass of balsamic vinegar WHAT TO DO: 1. Put the flour into a deep bowl and roll the chicken slices until fully covered with flour on both sides. 2. ...

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Roasted lamb with potatoes in the oven-Mamma’s way

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 2 persons) - 350g extra trimmed rack of lamb - ½ lemon juice - 2 shallots (or a small onion), thinly sliced - 4 big potatoes - 2-3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced - 5-6 cherry tomatoes - rosemary - 1 glass dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc) - extra virgin olive oil - salt/ground black pepper - a handful of ...

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Chicken thighs with ‘Pancetta’ and potatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 2 persons) - 4 organic chicken thighs (around 500g) - 8 thin slices of Italian Pancetta ham (or Bacon) - 4 teaspoons of Dijon mustard - 4 big potatoes - 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced - a handful of sage leaves - rosemary - 1 glass dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc) - extra virgin olive oil - salt/ground black ...

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Stuffed artichokes – Mamma’s way

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 4 large, fresh artichokes - 200 g plain breadcrumbs - 6 shallots, finely chopped - 4 generous tablespoons of grated Italian Parmesan cheese - 4 tablespoons of grated Italian Provolone or Pecorino - 1 large handful of fresh flat parsley, thinly chopped - 2 garlic cloves, pressed - salt - fresh ...

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