eat more veggies – Ale Gambini

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017Primi Piatti

Spaghetti With Asparagus Pesto

The Italian word PESTO (literally “to trample”) usually refers to the sauce originating in the city of Genoa (Liguria), made with basil, garlic, EVOO , Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, pecorino cheese, pine nuts and coarse salt. Pesto is traditionally prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle and could be prepared with various ingredients such […]

January 11, 2017January 11, 2017Primi Piatti

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

This surprisingly creamy potato leek soup is the perfect way to warm the body and the soul on a rainy day. The only “rule” to prepare this delicious and healthy soup is to use fresh and organically grown ingredients. Enjoy hot, with a sprinkle of ground black pepper and a dash of heavy cream on […]

September 18, 2016Primi Piatti

Spaghetti With Asparagus Pesto

September 16, 2015September 23, 2016Primi Piatti

Potato & Zucchini Lasagna

Summer is almost over which means that the majority of my favorite fresh green vegetables won’t be available until next Spring, so let’s prepare a delicious, healthy lasagna made with zucchine (Italian zucchini) and potatoes. This lasagna is a lighter and yummy alternative to the traditional meat lasagna, perfectly suitable for vegetarians and people with […]

May 20, 2015May 20, 2015Secondi Piatti and Contorni

Rustic Savory Neapolitan Pastiera

Pastiera Napoletana (Neapolitan Pastiera) is a sweet Italian cake usually prepared during the Holy Week and eaten on Easter Sunday. I made my own rustic savory version adding to the boiled rice and ricotta cheese, healthy veggies as peas and carrots (canned veggies work equally well). This could be an amazing savory pie to pack […]