Fatima Fresh egg pasta has traditionally always been made with white flour obtained from soft wheat. Both fresh pasta made with whole wheat flour and pasta made from mixtures of soft wheat flour and durum wheat semolina fall outside the purest Italian tradition. Following that strong and very Italian tradition in gastronomy, I always recommend the use … Read more
Aren’t you a little tired of the classic potato sticks? You know me, I’m always looking for ways to put my own spin on familiar recipes. This time I’ve made some spiced potato wedges, which are perfect as a side dish for both meat and fish. The technique is very simple; the key to this recipe … Read more
Who among you hasn’t tried the store‑bought kind? I’ve fallen in love with it; it’s wonderful on salads, over meat, and with grilled vegetables. And since I always want to try everything, I’ve tried making it at home. It’s really easy to prepare and keeps in the refrigerator in an airtight jar. It’s also excellent … Read more
If you’ve never tried fried pickles, you’re going to love them. Think of all the great things about a pickle: salty, tangy, juicy, and mouthwatering. Add a crispy, fried panko coating, and I promise you it’s an explosive combination. You won’t be able to stop eating them! To bread them, we do the same thing … Read more
I’m a huge fan of crispy chili oil. There’s a real boom in spicy oils right now, especially crispy chili oil, which combines spicy flavors, a touch of sweetness, and a crunchy texture that makes it addictive. It’s become so popular that many versions are being created without using Chinese ingredients. This oil is very … Read more
To keep it fresh for as many days as possible, we recommend storing it at room temperature in a paper or cloth bag. Avoid storing it in plastic bags because then the bread cannot breathe and becomes rubbery. Only when you’re going to freeze it should you store it in a plastic bag, making sure … Read more
Today we’re going to show you how to prepare a basic pasta sauce from Italian cuisine. It’s marinara sauce, which has nothing to do with the sea or seafood. It’s not a seafood sauce like the one for clams marinara, but rather the classic marinara sauce. Its name comes from the fact that it was … Read more
There are many ways to prepare this orange chicken recipe. One of the most common is Chinese-style orange chicken, which is especially flavorful and made with boneless chicken breast. However, if you’re looking for a more traditional version, this orange chicken, just like grandma used to make, is the perfect choice. To make this recipe, … Read more
Making homemade butter is one of the easiest and most comforting things I’ve ever done, so today we’re going to learn how to make butter at home step by step, while also explaining why it happens. For homemade butter, we only need 35% cream, no other ingredients. If we want salted butter, I’ll also tell … Read more
Who doesn’t love naan bread? I’m crazy about it. I must confess that when I make naan, I love experimenting by changing the ingredients and technique to see the result. Today’s recipe is, I think, one of the best I’ve ever tried. It’s perfect in both texture and flavor. Soft, fluffy, delicious… they’re so addictive … Read more