What can be better than Italian food? For me, few things.
The next few posts are going to be a series based on my love of Italy, and most things Italian...wine, food, culture, food, wine, the people, food, wine, art...you get the picture.
I know some of you are going to be a little miffed by this, but I am not, unless required, going to post the usual recipes such as my lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs, but instead am going to give you little hints, tips, techniques and the special recipes that will take the staple Italian recipes to new heights.
For instance I will teach you how to make the very versatile FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE. This can be used in lasagna, blitzes, canoli, cheesecakes, cookies, ravioli, or just on a spoon with olive oil, pesto and lemon zest as an hors d'oeuvre.
Another wonderful thing, and some might say world changing, is FRESH pasta. Delicate, rich, light, and just plain sexy; homemade pasta can truely change your thoughts on what Italian food really is.
Since we will be talking about flour and dough and Italian food...we can't leave out Pizza...specifically pizza dough...its so easy to make and can be frozen ! How great is that!
There are some key ingredients that one can't escape when thinking about Italy and its food; Olives, tomatoes, Mozzarella, proscuitto, basil...the list can go on forever, but you get the picture. I will help you find, understand the flavor, history and uses of all of these and a few more ingredients so you can get the most out of your Italian food fest !
By the end of this series of posts (I'm really not sure how long the series will be) You, hopefully, will have enough knowledge and recipes to make your own lasagna, or spaghetti and meatballs or pizza....all from scratch...not relying on any pasta or sauce out of a box or jar ! Then you will have a new found appreciation for what food is REALLY about....bringing YOU closer to the food and people that you love !
Ciao Bella e Bello ! Buono Appetito
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