everyday italian – Ale Gambini

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017Baking Bread Desserts HOW TO

How To Make Frittelle Di Zucca (Pumpkin Fritters)

Follow this episode of my cooking web series Baking Bread Plus and learn how to prepare a delicious and healthy dessert : Frittelle di Zucca (Pumpkin Fritters). Did you know that pumpkin flesh is full of Vitamin A, the vitamin that promote sight, heart and lungs? In Italy, pumpkin is the symbol of the city […]

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017Primi Piatti Web Series "A Queen In The Kitchen"

A Queen In The Kitchen : How To Make Gnocchi (Italian Potato Dumplings)

As we say in Italy : Giovedì Gnocchi (Thursday Gnocchi). Watch the new episode of A Queen In The Kitchen and learn how to prepare homemade gnocchi, the traditional Italian dumplings made with potatoes and flour, usually served as PRIMO (first course). Despite the simplicity of this recipe, gnocchi are very versatile and delicious […]

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 […]