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Aubergine millefeuille with confit tomatoes and burrata cheese
October 27, 2016

Aubergine millefeuille with confit tomatoes and burrata cheese

INGREDIENTS FOR 2 PEOPLE (2 turrets) :

  • 1 medium aubergine
  • 2 tomatoes
  • ½ medium/large Tropea red onion
  • 150 gr stracciatella of burrata
  • 1 glass of red wine
  • 1 sprig of thyme
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons of oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of chives
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese (optional)

COOKING TOOLS :

PROCEDURE :

First, proceed with the preparation of the aubergines:

  • Wash the eggplant and cut it into very thin slices, alternate them in a colander and salt the whole surface well, finally put a plate with a weight on it;
  • leave everything for at least a few hours: with this procedure you will make the aubergine water and remove that bitter taste.
Then proceed with the preparation of the confit tomatoes:
  • Wash the tomatoes and always cut them into thin slices, arrange them on a plate lined with parchment paper, pre-heat the oven to 140°;
  • Chop the garlic, thyme, rosemary and chives and spread it generously over the tomatoes;
  • Also pour a little oregano, sugar and finally distribute a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on all the slices;
  • Leave in the oven for 2 hours at 140°, the tomatoes will lose their water and caramelize slightly.
While the tomatoes are slowly cooking, prepare the aubergines and the onion:
  • Cut the onion into very thin slices, pour them into a pan with a drizzle of oil, add salt and when they are slightly wilted add the red wine; let simmer on low heat for 15/20 minutes.
  • Take a pan, brush it with a little oil and grill the aubergines over high heat.

Aubergine millefeuille with confit tomatoes and burrata cheese

Once the tomatoes are ready, proceed with the composition of the turrets:
  • Take a cylindrical pasta cup, place a few slices of aubergine on the bottom, then a few slices of tomato, 2 teaspoons of onion, 1 generous tablespoon of stracciatella di burrata cheese, a few basil leaves and a drop of oil;
  • proceed to make the second layer in the same order.

Aubergine millefeuille with confit tomatoes and burrata cheese

  • If you like, you can pour a little Parmesan cheese, some pepper, a pinch of salt and a drop of extra virgin olive oil.
This dish with typically Mediterranean flavors and colors can be enjoyed at room temperature or warm (if made immediately once all the ingredients are ready) especially in summer or hot, spending a few minutes in the oven with grill function.
Enjoy your meal!
Courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovies
October 27, 2016

Courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovies

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE : Courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovies

  • 12 courgette flowers
  • 1 mozzarella (like mozzarella di seriate since it is drier)
  • 12 anchovy fillets
  • 2 eggs
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Peanut or sunflower seed oil to taste
  • Salt to taste

COOKING TOOLS :

PROCEDURE :
First clean the flowers:
  • Remove the stems and the pistil inside the flowers;
  • Soak them in running water and then rinse them carefully as they are very delicate;
  • Drain and dry them on paper towels.

Now fill the flowers:
  • Once dry, fill each flower with a piece of mozzarella and anchovy fillet.

Finally prepare the breading:
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt;
  • Prepare the breadcrumbs in a flat dish;
  • Dip the flowers in the beaten eggs and roll them in the breadcrumbs.

Courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovies

  • Heat the seed oil in a pot and fry the flowers, remove them when they are well browned on both sides and drain the excess oil on a paper towel.

Courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovies

  • Lightly salt the flowers (the anchovies will already make the flowers tasty) and serve hot.

An excellent idea for a delicious aperitif.
Enjoy your meal!
Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory
October 27, 2016

Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE: Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory

SPATZLE

  • 800g clean spinach
  • 300g gluten-free flour
  • 1 small glass of water
  • 2 eggs
  • Nutmeg, salt, pepper, butter to taste
CONDIMENT Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory
  • 400g clean pumpkin
  • 300g red potato
  • 1 shallot
  • 200ml vegetable broth
  • 200g of Catalonia chicory
  • Salt, pepper, EVO oil to taste

COOKING TOOLS :

PROCEDURE :

Prepare the spatzle dough:

  • Clean the spinach and then steam them.
  • Then drain them well, chop them with a knife and put them in a bowl with the eggs, water, salt and pepper.
  • Blend the mixture then add the flour a little at a time and knead until you obtain a compact batter.
  • Add the nutmeg and put in the fridge to rest for about half an hour.
While waiting, prepare the pumpkin and potato cream:
  • Peel the vegetables and cut them into coarse pieces.

Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory

  • Leave only a small part cut into small cubes that we will keep aside.
  • Also cut the shallot and chicory.
  • Fry the shallot in a saucepan for a few minutes, then add the pumpkin and the potato and leave to go for another moment before adding the broth and boiling for about 20/25'.
  • Then pass with the immersion blender. The cream obtained must be thick enough, it must not be a soup but a condiment for spaetzle.
    Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory
    • Apart, sauté the chicory in a pan with a drizzle of oil for a few minutes and then the pumpkin and potato cubes set aside previously.

    After the half hour of waiting,
    Spatzle with pumpkin & potato cream and sautéed chicory
    • pour the spatzle mixture into plenty of boiling water using a medium-large holed potato masher.
    • Wait for the spatzle to float and then drain them.
      Serve the gnocchetti on a bed of pumpkin and potato cream and complete the dish with the sautéed chicory, two tablespoons of melted butter and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan.
      Enjoy your meal!
      Eggplant Parmesan: the recipe
      September 29, 2015

      Eggplant Parmesan: the recipe

      Today we offer you the recipe for non-fried eggplant parmesan, ideal for those who don't want to give up the flavors of the traditional recipe, but without being weighed down by it.
      Mediterranean cod
      July 9, 2015

      Mediterranean cod

      Cod is a fish found in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Sea and in the Barents Sea. In the Mediterranean we find a species of cod called Hake which in Italy is widespread in the Tyrrhenian Sea and in the Adriatic.