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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Marmellata di visciole (cherry jam)

Marmellata di visciole (cherry jam)   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins   This is one of my favourite jams, perfect for making with sour cherries. Lemon is key to the recipe as it is full of pectin which helps the jam to set. If you… 

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Salsa verde (parsley sauce)

Salsa verde (parsley sauce)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 6 mins   Categories: Healthy, Quick and easy, Vegetarian *eliminate the anchovy, Gluten free, Dairy freeSalsa verde means green sauce and is a common sauce in many regions in Italy, particularly those which serve it as an accompaniment to… 

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Brodo di carne (meat broth) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)

  Brodo di carne (meat broth) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 4 hours Total time 4 hours 5 mins   Meat broth is the base for many Italian dishes including soups and risottos. Homemade meat broth has the benefits of being able to control the amount… 

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Brodo vegetale (vegetable stock) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)

  Brodo vegetale (vegetable stock) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   Categories: Vegetarian, Healthy Vegetable broth is the base for soups, risottos and many other dishes. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Ricetta di base (Base recipe) Serves: 1.2 litres Ingredients… 

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Besciamella (bechamel sauce)

  Besciamella (bechamel sauce)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins   Category: Vegetarian Besciamella is a mother sauce, which is versatile. It can used in many different pasta and vegetable recipes. Depending on its use, more or less milk can be added. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type:… 

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Impasto per pizza napoletana (pizza dough) – Campania

  5.0 from 1 reviews Impasto per pizza napoletana (pizza dough) – Campania   Print Prep time 4 hours 40 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 4 hours 41 mins   Making your own pizza dough is simple but requires some advance preparation so that the dough has time to ferment. The second fermentation… 

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Pasta frolla (short crust pastry)

  Pasta frolla (short crust pastry)   Print Prep time 2 hours 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 2 hours 55 mins   There are two methods of making pastry: the traditional method and the modern method (recommended). The traditional method mixes the dry ingredients together and then adds the cold butter to… 

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Pasta fresca (fresh egg pasta) – Emilia

Fresh pasta (Pasta fresca / Pasta casalinga)

  Pasta fresca (fresh egg pasta) – Emilia   Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins   Everyone loves fresh egg pasta either rolled long and cut into strips or stuffed. The ratio for every 2 servings is 100 grams of flour per 1 egg. You can vary the… 

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Pasta fresca (fresh pasta without eggs)

  Pasta fresca (fresh pasta without eggs)   Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 1 hour 31 mins   Fresh pasta can be made with or without eggs. This recipe is for without eggs. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Ricetta di base (Base recipe) Cuisine: Multi-regional Serves: 400… 

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