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Savory pie with peppers and zucchini
July 26, 2017

Savory pie with peppers and zucchini

An easy, appetizing and healthy recipe that you must try!
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!
Scallops au gratin with orange on broad bean cream
October 27, 2016

Scallops au gratin with orange on broad bean cream

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE : Scallops au gratin with orange on broad bean cream
  • 12 scallops
  • 200 g fresh broad beans
  • 50g butter
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 untreated orange
  • almond flour
  • Poppy seeds
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

COOKING TOOLS :

PROCEDURE :   

First prepare the broad bean cream:

Scallops au gratin with orange on broad bean cream

  • Shell the broad beans and blanch them for 5 minutes in a small saucepan; this procedure will facilitate the elimination of the external skin that covers them.
  • Drain them and remove the outer skin.

In the meantime, grate the zest of half an orange and use a juicer to extract the juice.
  • Finish preparing the cream of broad beans by blending them with half of the orange juice, two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter and mix it with the remaining orange juice and the grated zest.

Scallops au gratin with orange on broad bean cream

Now clean and cook the scallops:
  • With the help of a small knife, remove the scallops from the shell and immerse them in a basin with water and ice;
  • Rinse them under running water and dry them on a paper towel.
  • Dip the cleaned scallops in the butter and orange emulsion and then dip them in the almond flour.

Scallops au gratin with orange on broad bean cream

  • Place the scallops on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and cook in a preheated oven at 200° for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
  • Then put the oven on the grill function and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Now everything is ready to serve:
  • Pour the broad bean cream on the bottom of a plate, place 3 lightly salted scallops and decorate with a few poppy seeds and, if left over, some blanched broad beans.

Serve everything piping hot.
Enjoy your meal!

Stuffed round zucchini
October 27, 2016

Stuffed round zucchini

INGREDIENTS FOR 2 PEOPLE : Stuffed round zucchini

  • 4 round courgettes
  • 140gr Rice
  • 250gr Prawns or Prawns
  • 1 sprig of Parsley
  • 8/10 Mint leaves
  • 1dl of EVO oil
  • 1 clove of garlic

COOKING TOOLS :

PROCEDURE :

  • A few hours before starting the preparation, crush the garlic clove and immerse it in a glass with EVO oil.
  • Clean the prawns and boil the heads and shells in about a liter of water.
  • When the water has taken on a little color and flavour, remove the parts of the prawns and set aside as we will need them later.
  • Boil the courgettes for 5 minutes, then cut off the caps and keep them.
  • Dig the pulp internally, being careful not to break them.
  • Chop the pulp with a knife and keep it.
Stuffed round zucchini
  • Sauté the prawns in a pan for 1' with a drizzle of oil, then deglaze with white wine, add the previously washed and chopped parsley and finish cooking for another 2/3'.
  • Once ready, cut them into pieces and keep them aside.
  • Boil the rice in the scented water with the heads and shells for about 15',
Stuffed round zucchini
  • then drain and pour into the pan where we sautéed the prawns so that it is flavored with their sauce.
  • Add the chopped prawns, the washed and chopped mint leaves, the courgette pulp, the garlic-flavoured oil and mix everything together to obtain the filling with which we will fill the courgettes.
  • Fill the courgettes with a teaspoon, then put them in the oven for about 15' at 180°
    Remove from the oven and serve!
    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.
Nutella cookies: the recipe
September 29, 2015

Nutella cookies: the recipe

A delicious recipe to make delicious sweets, perfect to be enjoyed as they are or dipped in milk for breakfast! Nutella heart will win you over at the first bite! Try them too!