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Stuffed tomatoes in the oven with rice and potatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons) - 6 big mature round tomatoes - 200 g Italian ‘Arborio’ rice - 2 finely chopped garlic cloves (optional) - 4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan - 4 tablespoons of grated Italian young Pecorino or Montasio cheese - 1 large handful of fresh basil, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons of oregano - extra ...

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Filo ‘tissues’ with Buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 280 g Filo dough - 1 big Buffalo mozzarella, roughly diced (about 80g) - 9-10 brown or black olives (at your choice), without nut - oregano - a handful of grated Parmesan cheese - about 20 cherry tomatoes - salt - extra virgin olive oil WHAT TO DO: 1. Switch on the oven to about 180°C. In a ...

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‘Trofie’ pasta with long beans and potatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 350 g of ‘Trofie’ pasta - 150 g long beans - 150 g potatoes - 2 tablespoons of Italian ‘pesto’ (see recipe) - extra virgin olive oil - sea salt/fine salt/ - 1 handful of Parmesan or mature Pecorino WHAT TO DO: 1. Wash the long beans under running water and trim the tips. Peel the ...

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Traditionally Basil Pesto Sauce

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: - 50 g fresh basil leaves - 2 garlic cloves - 100 ml extra virgin olive oil - 1 pinch rocky salt - 15 g pine nuts - 30 g grated Italian Pecorino Romano - 70 g grated Italian Parmesan WHAT TO DO: 1. Before starting, keep in mind to clean the basil leaves with a wet kitchen towel in order to preserve the aroma of ...

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