Tag: Whole-wheat flour

Crostata with strawberry jam

Crostata with strawberry jam

Some years ago (I would say a life ago…) we had a regular plan for the Saturdays. We loved cooking and having dinner at one of our best friends home. We usually brought some fresh food to cook and a dessert. From those days I …

Sweet shortcrust pastry: a traditional basic recipe

Sweet shortcrust pastry: a traditional basic recipe

Did you fancy a dessert so easy to prepare that even your husband/boyfriend can manage? 😀 You are in the right place, just follow the recipe. This sweet shortcrust pastry is perfect for making tart, sweet pie (even the apple ones) and Italian crostata. Just …

Homemade ricotta cheese gnocchi

Homemade ricotta cheese gnocchi

We always say “Thursday: gnocchi” in Italy, it’s like an unwritten rule… Thursday is the specific day for gnocchi. So, why am I making them today? Because Thursday it’s a real busy day for me, so I shake it up and I am making them right …

Margherita pizza: the most known pizza worldwide

Margherita pizza: the most known pizza worldwide

Monday is pizza time at home. It’s quite a tradition, right now 😀 We start with the most known pizza worldwide: the margherita pizza. It’s easy to prepare. It requires only two ingredients or three, if you want to add basil (I didn’t use it …

Whole-wheat pizza dough… it’s pizza time!

Whole-wheat pizza dough… it’s pizza time!

Some time ago I discovered a brilliant way to start the week perfectly… eating pizza!! So, today we will make a whole-wheat pizza dough. But why pizza on Monday? Well, because pizza is one of those foods that makes the day better. When you eat pizza, …