Tag: italian brunch

My New Favorite Sparkling Drink to Beat the Summer Heat!

This Spaghetti with Tuna in Olive Oil and Fresh Tomato is perfect for the hotter season, as we are already seeing days hitting the high 20’s - low 30’s. This pasta, though served hot, is topped with fresh sweet cherry tomatoes and purple mizuna (a peppery Japanese vegetable), and a drizzle of my homemade “Rosso” … Continue reading My New Favorite Sparkling Drink to Beat the Summer Heat!

San Pellegrino Scones

These fluffy-in-the-middle scones turn out beautifully when using natural sparkling water. Normally milk or cream is used , but the San Pellegrino not only supports an even rise and airy texture, it also produces a natural and subtle savory flavor.  Accompany these delicious scones with sweetened whipped cream and homemade Japanese pear compote, as it … Continue reading San Pellegrino Scones

Recipe: Easy Parma ham & Mushrooms Egg Benedict.

Eggs Benedict is one of the most popular brunch choices found on many menus across the world. However, making it at home can always seem a daunting task, as many worry about the complexity of making poached eggs. The preparation in the microwave not only speeds up the process, it also ensures a uniform egg, cooked to perfection.

Recipe: Italian style Truffle Fondue

Making a cheese fondue with truffle at home!

Hokkaido oysters with San Pellegrino water and parsley sauce

Hokkaido Oysters with San Pellegrino & green sauce

Casatiello Napoletano Recipe

Ingredients: For the dough:1KG. flour (Caputo Sacco Rosso)580ml..Water 150gr. Lard3gr. fresh yeast20gr.Salt and pepper80g grated parmesan cheese (optional) For the filling:250gr.Salame Cacciatore DOP (Cube Cut) 250gr.Prosciutto Parma (Cube Cut) 200gr.Pork ham (can be Porchetta,Ciccioli etc.) 200gr. mix Provolone & Parmiggiano (Cube) 4 Boiled Egg (minced Cut) For the topping:6 whole eggs (In shell) Preparation: In … Continue reading Casatiello Napoletano Recipe

Video Recipe: Salame Cacciatore Genovese with Rigatoni

When people think of Pasta Genovese, they immediately imagine a pesto-based pasta sauce, coming from the city of Genova.   However, few are familiar with the Pasta Genovese we prepare in Naples.  This is a completely different type of sauce that involves cooking beef with onions for an extended period of time, that not only draws out … Continue reading Video Recipe: Salame Cacciatore Genovese with Rigatoni

Breakfast Scones with Mortadella Bologna IGP and Grana Padano Cheese

Buon Giorgno! Today, I was in need of some freshly baked comfort food for breakfast, but instead of the regular sweet breakfast, I was craving something savory and with a bit more of a kick to it. My wife normally bakes plain or chocolate chip scones for the family, that are then slathered with butter/clotted cream … Continue reading Breakfast Scones with Mortadella Bologna IGP and Grana Padano Cheese