August 2017 – Ale Gambini

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017Primi Piatti

Squid Ink Spaghetti With Seafood Ragù

I’ve always been a huge fan of squid ink pasta, so when I finally found the squid ink spaghetti at one of my favorite grocery stores in LA, I’ve decided to make a dish that reminds me the colors and flavors of the Italian summer : Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Ragù di […]

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017HOW TO Web Series "A Queen In The Kitchen"

A Queen In The Kitchen: How To Make Watermelon Caprese

Everyone knows Caprese, the simple Italian salad, made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, that features the Italian flag colors : white, red and green. Follow the new episode of A Queen In The Kitchen and learn how to prepare this surprising version of the traditional caprese because I won’t use tomatoes, but watermelon instead. You’ll […]

August 22, 2017August 22, 2017Holidays & Celebrations

Cooking DOP & IGP Cooking Class

On the occasion of the Second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, I will host a cooking class focused on Italian DOP and IGP denominations. Join me for an extraordinary cooking class, Saturday, November 04, 2017 at the IIC Los Angeles Menu’ : Cialda di Parmigiano con Spuma di Mortadella Medaglioni di Polenta Concia Lasagne Zucca […]

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017Desserts Holidays & Celebrations

Ciambellone Mandorle & Vaniglia (Almonds & Vanilla Ring Cake)…Buon Ferragosto!

Today in Italy is FERRAGOSTO (from the Latin Feriae Augusti – Augustus’ rest), the most important summer holiday. Businesses and government offices are closed for celebrating the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary (Mother of Jesus). In many cities, towns and villages Ferragosto is celebrated with a PROCESSIONE, a procession of people carrying the […]

August 7, 2017Baking Bread Desserts HOW TO

How To Make Brioche Col Tuppo

Follow my step-by-step video recipe and learn how to make another staple of the Italian cuisine : Brioche col Tuppo! The Brioche col Tuppo is a Sicilian sweet bread, oval-shaped and topped with a hemispherical ball (tuppo). The name comes from its shape that resemble a tuppo, the traditional low bun worn by the Sicilian women in the […]