potatoes – Ale Gambini

January 5, 2016January 6, 2016Antipasti Secondi Piatti and Contorni

Ham & Cheese Potato Superballs

Let’s start a new year of blogging with a savory, super easy recipe : Polpette di Patate AKA Potato Superballs. I’ve always been a huge fan of this amazing starchy tuberous, so healthy and versatile. I filled the superballs with two of my favorite Italian products : Prosciutto Cotto (Italian Cooked Ham) and Provolone Dolce […]

August 27, 2014September 18, 2014La Mia Cucina Americana (American Recipes For Italians)

Potato Salad Now On La Mia Cucina Americana (American Recipes For Italians)

Potato salad is an old-fashioned recipe introduced in the United States by the German immigrants. The basic ingredients of this recipe are : boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, celery and onion. This is a very popular side dish, usually served during buffet, potluck or barbecues. Servings : 4-6 Difficulty : easy Prep Time : […]

July 30, 2014April 9, 2015Primi Piatti

Summer Lettuce And Sour Cream Soup

I’ve always had troubles getting to eat the salad to the members of my family, so I ended up to camouflage a beautiful organic lettuce in a delicious creamy soup. This could be a healthy and fresh alternative for the one who are not a big fan of green vegetables. I’ve used organic lettuce, homegrown […]

June 29, 2014April 9, 2015Secondi Piatti and Contorni

Taròz (Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cheese)

The Taròz is a traditional dish from Valtellina (Lombardy region), prepared with local vegetables as green beans and potatoes, boiled and fried with onion, garlic and butter and blended with two types of cheese : Val Lesina (or Casera) and Grana Padano. The word Taroz in dialect means blend (tarare = to blend). Taròz are […]

May 1, 2014July 28, 2014Tips & Tricks

Tip To Water Indoor Plants And Don’t Waste Water

After boiling pasta or potatoes, cool the water and use it to water indoor plants. This “starchy” water contains lots of nutrients for your plants.