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  • Aglio e olio: not as simple as it seems
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    8 ways NOT to ruin an 'aglio e olio'

    Spaghetti aglio, olio and peperoncino: a child does the laundry. Because what could be easier than frying a few cloves of garlic and a chili pepper in the oil and tossing it over the al dente cooked pasta? Well, a lot can still go wrong! This is apparent from a list of errors that the […] More

  • Making Polenta: all around the pan
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    Column: making polenta

    Tonight we eat polenta with game! It is February, there is still some snow here and there, and it can still be quite cold at night. Once a year we all come together – about 36 people – to eat polenta. This tradition was started by our previous pastor. Making Polenta […] More

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    Italian recipe: tomato mezzaluna filled with basil mousse

    A delicate appetizer to score at a festive dinner! The 'pasta' sheets that we fill with basil mousse and fold into half moons are made from tomato juice. This is a recipe for an appetizer for four people. Ingredients for the tomato skins Ingredients for the basil mousse Preparation of tomato skins Preparation of basil mousse Finishing Serving tip Decorate the plates with […] More

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    Italian recipe: Nutella ice cream

    Summer is back in the Netherlands today and tomorrow. And what could be better than an Italian ice cream? Exactly, homemade Italian ice cream. And of course, homemade Nutella ice cream is even tastier! This recipe for delicious Nutella ice cream is from Paola Balducchi's great Nutella cookbook. You guessed it: it only contains recipes with […] More

  • crostata semplice
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    Italian recipe: crostata semplice

    The crostata semplice is definitely the most commonly made cake in Italy. It is very simple, anyone can make it. It is tasty and you can easily adjust it to your own taste. The crostata is a basic shape that is also used to make other cakes. The dough used is called pasta frrolla. Have […] More

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