Food Minia

If you're interested in interesting recipes for one, perhaps you need something quick to make once the kids are in bed?  Take a look at my new blog; Eat Like You Love Yourself .  Below are some of the pictures of the lovely recipes I've posted so far!  Come and give it a go.

Yesterday morning I woke up very happy because I wanted to prepare the Sicilian cannoli . I was conscious that not having ever made it would have been difficult and that there was so much I wanted my aunt Elsa to teach me, but she is in Italy and who knows when I'll see her ... I wanted then groped and eventually my stubbornness I was rewarded.  I spent the whole of Sunday in the kitchen, experimenting with different recipes, in fact, the cannoli were good , but not quite as crispy as I like. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a perfectionist, which is why I tried to change the mix, but the result still did not satisfy me. I thought then that it could be the temperature of the oil, but it was not even that. I tried to let the dough rest more, but nothing, not even depended on it. I was about to give up. After four attempts I finally got what I wanted for dinner and I had a fantastic dessert. Ingredients for about 8 big cannoli: For the shells 1 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour 1 tabl...

Here it is , the protagonist of awakening and after lunch to millions of Italians : the unfailing coffee maker "Moka" that now also in many homes in Naples has replaced the old Neapolitan coffee maker .  Making a good cup of coffee , it is not a difficult task, just follow some simple rules, but to forget only one can nullify all the work undertaken.  First you have to choose a quality blend. This should be kept in a tightly closed container and away from foods that emit strong odors (herbal teas, cheeses, ...) because the coffee has the ability to absorb odors, which would alter the aroma.  The water is the second factor that determines the success of a good coffee espresso (it is said that in Naples the water is the secret of his tazzulella ): Use fresh water and possibly poor limestone. Never use hot water to speed up the preparation.  Fill the boiler up to the level of the safety valve, without exceeding it, otherwise you will have a coffee. The long cof...

The Crispy Fried calamari is a fish recipe loved by young and old alike! It 'a very popular recipe and it may seem easy! Instead it is difficult to make a fried crispy and light at the same time! I was asked why, at times, the fried calamari remain moist, full of oil and mushy! So, I've prepared immediately (to the delight of my husband) and now I leave you the recipe and some tips for a perfect frying !!!  Fried crispy calamari | Recipe Fish  INGREDIENTS (for 2 people)   400 g of fresh squid  semolina flour  peanut oil for frying  salt q.b.  1 lemon  PROCEDURE:  Clean the squid by removing the head , viscera and bone inside. Cut the beak and eyes in the middle of the tentacles. Wash them well under running water. Also, delete the outer skins and cut with scissors squid into rings. Rinse again and place them on a clean cloth to dry. When you are well-drained, move the now damp cloth, and pat with paper towels. In a skillet, heat plenty of o...

I've taken the plunge and decided to start a new blog.  This is all about adult food for one.  I hope you take the time to come and have a look! It's called Eat Like You Love Yourself  and my first recipe is a Thai Green Curry.

This morning I stayed home to clean, so why not cook too? Thanks to a well-known Italian cooking channel I was inspired to cook this tasty and imaginative recipe. I love the sweet and salty together. I hope you enjoy it. Ingredients  4 people  500-600 grams of lamb shoulder, cut into cubes  2 pears, not too ripe  1 tablespoon sugar  Olive oil  balsamic vinegar  Salt and pepper  Preparation step by step  1  Cut the pears into cubes of 2 cm, assemble the skewers, alternating the pear cubes and cubes of lamb.  2   Cook the skewers in a pan with a little olive oil, add salt to taste and pears.  Add the sugar to caramelize the skewers.  3   After cooking, flame with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.  Serve the skewers with vegetables or rice pilaf Venus.

I officially declare of wanting to specialize in the most delicious Italian recipes , but above all healthier...age advances and I can not always eat pasta, although very good !!! For this reason, today we will prepare an Italian healthy dish but with a unique taste ...  The Italian potato soup with beans . A quick and easy recipe, ready in twenty minutes . The ingredients are very common, there is no need to rush to the supermarket ...  I have to admit , lately I'm a bit short of ideas with regard to Italian recipes , I have to buy another Italian cookbook , maybe paleo and low carb one .. I keep you updated!  (Pssssh.Update!! Finally got another one on Amazon  ) Happy! Ingredients  3 medium-sized potatoes  Fresh or dried beans, 250 gr  Bacon, 80 grams (just for gourmands like me)  carrots 1  onions 1  1 celery rib  Sage 3/4 leaves  1 bunch parsley  1 clove of garlic  Extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons  ...