Mortadella – Ale Gambini

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 […]

October 7, 2016Baking Bread

How To Make Chocolate Bread

Ready for a delicious homemade Chocolate Bread? Take a look at my easy-to-follow video recipe and learn how to make this crispy outside and soft inside scrumptious bread. This bread is very versatile so have a slice of chocolate bread with jam and butter or enjoy it with Italian salumi (cold cuts). Buon Appetito! Credits: Ale Gambini […]

December 16, 2013February 25, 2014Holidays & Celebrations Primi Piatti

My Family’s Christmas Recipes : Tortellini In Brodo – Tortellini In Broth (First Course)

Have you ever eat Tortellini in broth? If not, you should because they taste so good and help to “unclog” your stomach, during the long and succulent Christmas dinner. Tortellini are originally from Emilia-Romagna region. Made with fresh eggs pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, mortadella and Parmigiano Reggiano; they should be cooked in homemade capon […]

November 18, 2013April 9, 2015Holidays & Celebrations

Picnic & Panini

What’s better than a picnic on a sunny day in SoCal, with friends and Italian food ??? This is exactly what happened yesterday afternoon. My husband, my daughter, me and a dear couple (Italian/Japanese) and their adorable son. Giuseppe, our friend, is an amazing musician and a Panini Master. He always prepare delicious panini using […]