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Grilled Aubergine Parmigiana

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x4 persons) - 4 big long purple aubergines - 200 g mozzarella, in small cubes - 300 ml tomato sauce* - extra virgin olive oil - salt/pepper - 3 large handfuls of grated Parmesan - 2 handfuls of basil leaves - oregano - 1 handful or plain breadcrumbs WHAT TO DO: 1. Remove some stripes off the aubergine skin. ...

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Aromatic aubergines in the oven

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: (x 4 persons) - 2 long black aubergines - 1 handful of parsley and fresh mint leaves - 1 handful of grated Parmesan - 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped - 1 handful of plain breadcrumbs (optional) - extra virgin olive oil - salt/ground pepper - oregano WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut the aubergines lengthwise and discard ...

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Asparagus RISOTTO

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): -  1 large white onion (or 2-3 shallots), finely chopped -  extra virgin olive oil -  1 glass of dry white wine -  1 liter of hot vegetable or chicken stock -  a large bunch of thin green asparagus -  320 g of risotto rice (Vialone Nano or Carnaroli type) -  40 g of unsalted butter - ...

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Stuffed grilled peppers in the oven

Difficulty:   Time:  INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons) - 4 large peppers - 10 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs - 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 - 3 teaspoons small capers WHAT TO DO: 1. Grill the peppers in an oven or on a ...

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Courgettes boats /“Barchette di zucchine”

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS: - 4 long courgettes - 2-3 shallots, finely chopped - 250 g ricotta cheese - 4 slices of speck, already thinly cut in slices - 1 handful of grated Parmesan - 1 bunch of mint and basil leaves, roughly chopped - extra virgin olive oil - salt/pepper WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut the courgettes in two symmetric parts, ...

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Stuffed cherry tomatoes

Difficulty:  Time: INGREDIENTS (x 4 persons): - 10 cherry tomatoes - 1 small handful of grated Parmesan - 50 g of robiola cheese or creamy soft goat cheese - extra virgin olive oil - salt, ground pepper (optional) - thyme or oregano WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves and take the seeds out. Place the two halves on a cheese ...

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Goat’s cheese mousse on a courgette “pyramid”

Difficulty:   Time: INGREDIENTS: (x 4 persons) - 2 long courgettes - 150g fresh, soft goat’s cheese - extra virgin olive oil - salt/pepper - 1 organic lemon - 6 baby plum tomatoes - few leaves of fresh basil and mint - 3 slices of sourdough bread - toothpicks WHAT TO DO: 1. Slice the courgettes lengthwise and grill the slices in a hot, ...

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