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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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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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Peperonata alla ‘leccese’

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 4 big peppers - 1 white onion, thinly chopped - 350 g chopped tomatoes in can or fresh round mature tomatoes - 2 medium size aubergines - 2 courgettes - a handful of fresh basil leaves - salt - extra virgin olive oil WHAT TO DO: Wash all the vegetables and roughly chop them into smaller pieces. ...

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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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Stuffed tomatoes in the oven – mamma’s way

Difficulty: Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons) - 4 ‘San Marzano’/plum tomatoes - 100 g plain breadcrumbs - 2 anchovy fillets in a can, finely cut (optional) - 2 large handfuls of grated Parmesan - 1 handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped - extra virgin olive oil - 1 garlic clove, thinly cut - salt, ground pepper - small capers or black ...

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Stewed lentils and tomatoes

Difficulty:  Time: This recipe is really one of the most-common way my mum used to make lentils for us, since we were kids. We loved it in this way, because it is dense and creamy. Another version is more like a soup and can be served as a main meal, mainly in winter times. INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 1 large handful of ‘soffritto base’ ...

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Spaghetti in a cream of aubergine and pecorino

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 2 medium size black aubergines - 425 ml tomato sauce - 2 garlic cloves - extra virgin olive oil - salt/pepper - 1 large handful of grated mature Pecorino romano cheese or 3 teaspoons of creamy Cacio or Pecorino cream - 1 handful of Greek black olives, w/o pits, thinly chopped - 350 g of ...

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Fine green beans in tomato sauce

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 280 g fine green beans - 3 shallots, thinly chopped - 350 g Tomato sauce ‘Passata rustica’ - 1 teaspoon caster sugar - 1 handful of oregano WHAT TO DO: This one is very simple and very quick! Perhaps one for the guys ;-). 1. Start by peeling off the tips of the fine green beans. Wash the ...

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Tomato and ricotta “torta salata”

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 6 persons): - 1 roll of puff pastry - 2 eggs, white and yolk - 500 g ricotta cheese - 1 mature savoury round tomato, thinly sliced - 1 handful of grated Parmesan - 50 g of Italian Provolone or Scamorza cheese, in tiny chips - a handful of fresh basil leaves - extra virgin olive oil - salt - ground pepper ...

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