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At the Table with Tea: dishes that are accessible to everyone, often made with ingredients you already have at home, with a special eye on presentation and appearance. My motto? "We'll turn the ordinary into the extraordinary because cooking isn't as hard as it seems!"
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Genovese green bean and potato loaf ready in a few steps
In Genoa and throughout Liguria, the “polpettone” is not the classic meat mix but rather…
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Mantuan Sbrisolona Cake – easy recipe
I had wanted to make the famous Mantuan Sbrisolona Cake for ages. An old, humble…
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Chocolate and Nutella Cake – easy batter without eggs or butter
Each of us has a go-to dessert that, as young people would say, “rocks” —…
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PASTRY CREAM – quick and foolproof recipe
Pastry cream is the basis for countless pastry preparations: it can be the perfect filling…
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Whole Wheat Soda Bread
If you’d like to bake bread but don’t feel ready yet, if the very word…
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Limoncello Babà
A typical dessert of the Neapolitan tradition, babà is usually soaked in rum. However, not…
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Artichoke Savory Tart
The artichoke savory tart is a classic rustic tart prepared during artichoke season and for…
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Russian Salad: Easy, Quick Recipe
Russian salad is an example of a traditional recipe, indispensable on Italian tables, especially during…
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Millefeuille Cake with Nutella and Mascarpone – Easy & Quick
Three layers of very crispy, golden puff pastry alternated with a luscious Nutella and mascarpone…
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Savory Pesto Pie: Easy Recipe
Never ask a Genoese or a Ligurian whether pesto should be cooked or warmed up…