May 2014 – Ale Gambini

May 29, 2014May 29, 2014Primi Piatti

Sciatt (Buckwheat And Cheese Fritters)

In spite of their name (which means toad) and their appearance, Sciatt are crunchy buckwheat fritters with a heart of melted cheese. This is a traditional dish from Valtellina, a valley in the Lombardia region bordering Switzerland. This northern part of Italy is known for its ski resorts, hot springs and traditional products as […]

May 27, 2014April 9, 2015Baking Bread

Baking Bread: Episode #2: Brazilian Cheese Bread – Pão de Queijo

The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil is about to begin. Let’s celebrate the country that will host the World Cup, baking the traditional Brazilian cheese bread: Pão de Queijo. Check this video recipe out on my You Tube Channel 😉 Bom Apetite!!!

May 25, 2014April 9, 2015Baking Bread

Baking Bread: Episode #2: Brazilian Cheese Bread – Pão de Queijo

I just uploaded the second episode of my new web series : BAKING BREAD. Today’s recipe is the simple and delicious Pão de Queijo AKA Brazilian Cheese Bread. Enjoy warm, freshly baked as a treat for breakfast, snack time or with any meal of the day, For this recipe please visit http://breadloveanddreams.com/baking-bread/

May 20, 2014May 21, 2014Desserts

Nutella Swirl Cake

When it comes to have something really sweet and mouthwatering I always think about Nutella, the most famous hazelnut spread in the whole world. It reminds me my childhood, when Nonna (Grandma) used to prepare bread with Nutella for snack time. The Nutella swirl cake is the perfect cake for breakfast or tea-time; it has […]

May 16, 2014May 16, 2014Primi Piatti

Water Gnocchi With Swordfish And Pistachio Pesto

Speaking of weather, in these days LA is “burning” and reminds me the hot Sicilian summer. I decided to cook a dish that combines some of the traditional ingredients of the Sicilian cuisine: swordfish, pistachios and citrus. The gnocchi are very simple, made just with semolina flour and hot water. After the first bite […]