COOKBOOK
Unity is strength, they say, just as the combination of ingredients creates extraordinary flavors and amazing dishes for the eyes and the palate. Not only that: the marriage of flavors gives birth to occasions, encounters, and special moments to share with our loved ones or to enjoy on our own, in total relaxation.
There are those who love to experiment surrounded only by the sounds of their kitchen, and those who eagerly await the arrival of the guests and the music of laughter around the table. We can only smile in front of a dish prepared for us.
Cooking can be fun, a passion, a gesture to express affection, a gift. Our gift for you is this cookbook where you will find ideas, suggestions, and tips for simple or more creative dishes.
Recipes told in our own way, because the land of Emilia is a trunk full of flavors and stories, and we have always wanted to share its treasures with you.
PASTA with Parmigiano Reggiano cream and pumpkin
It is said that Marco Polo brought pasta to Europe on his way back from his journey through the Silk Road in Asia. However, although fascinating, this story has turned out to be false: pasta, in fact, was already known and consumed in 1000 B.C. by the Greeks and the Etruscans and has been part of our history since the earliest wheat crops.
Today, when we think of a plate of pasta, we often imagine a simple and tasty tomato and basil sauce, but fortunately the possible seasonings are so many that they seem almost endless. Our recipe with Parmigiano Reggiano cream and pumpkin is rich yet delicate, creamy, and enveloping. It is ideal with a type of pasta such as "calamarata" because it will allow you to collect all the sauce, as we are sure you won't want to leave anything on the plate.
Savory Parmigiano Reggiano muffins with olives and cherry tomatoes
Sweet or savory, muffins have conquered the world. Born in Europe, their origin is disputed among various countries, but often traced back to England in the 1700s. Much loved in America as well, muffins know how to satisfy every palate, as their recipe lends itself to many interpretations.
Our all-Emilian muffin could only be enriched by Parmigiano Reggiano, the inimitable King of cheeses which, together with olives and cherry tomatoes, gives us an enveloping and fresh flavor suitable for every season.
APERITIVO with hummus and crackers
According to many, it's the best time of the day. The moment to look forward to, the time to meet our friends and family over a glass and a tray full of flavor. Aperitivo is a tradition that traces its roots back to ancient Greece but has evolved and transformed, adapting to our tastes and habits.
Our idea combines the creaminess of hummus with the crispness of crackers: it will win you over with the delightful contrast of textures and the rainbow of colors that will brighten your table. All you have to do is add your favorite ingredient to sign this unforgettable aperitivo, just like it was a love letter.
SAVORY CAPPUCCINO with pumpkin and leek
The quintessential morning ritual transforms into an original savory recipe that will win over adults and delight the little ones. A creative idea to enjoy and admire, which envelops the palate and decorates the table. Very simple to prepare, but with a great scenic effect.
Savory Cappuccino is a new way to enjoy your favorite vegetable soups. It contains no caffeine and won't keep you awake all night, but one thing is for sure: it will make you dream.
MISTICANZA SALAD with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, walnuts, Parma ham and balsamic
Fresh and healthy, delicate and light, but also delicious and tasty: misticanza is the greenest dish in the world, but we can add a rainbow of colors and flavors because the key ingredient for a great mixed salad is imagination.
Our misticanza with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, walnuts, Parma ham, and balsamic dressing is beautiful, good, and healthy for you, because who said you can't have it all?
COBBLER with peaches in syrup
There is one dish, among all, that is said to have sweetened the era of the gold rush: it's a recipe with a mysterious origin, passed from hand to hand and from voice to voice, that tells stories of courage and freedom.
Our Peach Cobbler is simple to make but impossible to forget.
SAVORY LADY'S KISSES with mortadella mousse
With a romantic name and a "regal" history, Lady's kisses are pastries with an unmistakable shape and flavor, but they are not "just" sweet treats. Their savory version can become the absolute protagonist of your aperitif and capture attention even on the most lavish tables.
Beautiful, delicious, and easy to prepare: our recipe requires only ten minutes of your time, but we are sure that you will remember the taste of the savory Lady's kisses with mortadella mousse for a long time (certainly until the next time you bring them to the table)!
SPAGHETTI and MEATBALLS
As romantic as the unforgettable scene in Lady and the Tramp, as Italian as their origin, and as American as the continent that made them famous.
In the early 1900s, Spaghetti and Meatballs accompanied those leaving Italy to land at Ellis Island and pursue their dreams in the Big Apple, becoming an integral part of the fusion between two cultures.
HAMBURGER with vegetable mix in oil
Born in Germany in the early twentieth century, it still retains a bit of Europe in its name, but it's in the United States that it has become a symbol, an absolute protagonist for tables full of taste and laughter.
"Hamburger" is not synonymous with fast food, aquite the contrary: there are sandwiches that resemble real works of art. Just like our gourmet hamburger, embellished with a fresh and colorful vegetable mix in oil.
MARINARA SAUCE with garlic bread
Its name recalls the Italian word “mare”, which means “sea”, and it has crossed the oceans to conquer America: marinara sauce is simple to make and even simpler to love.
In the United States, the marinara sauce has become synonymous with "Italian cuisine”, and it is seen as a real celebrity, as a magical potion with the power of gathering families, colleagues and friends around the table to share an unforgettable meal.
Italian MAC & CHEESE
Born in Europe and "grown-up" in the United States, Mac & Cheese have a long history and famous admirers. It is said that it was the US President Thomas Jefferson who wanted to bring them with him to America on his return from France.
A main course, but also a side dish for barbecues or meat-based recipes: Mac & Cheese have a name that makes you smile and a taste that makes you dream.
SAVORY PANETTONE with béchamel and Parma ham
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO: the Roman recipe
They were born in the early 1900s in a trattoria in Rome, and their name tells the story of a small, infinite gesture: taking care of each other, as you can and with what you have available. Alfredo Di Lelio had just become a father, his wife Ines had just given birth to their first child and in order to help her regain strength, the cook prepared a pasta dish that was so good that she suggested adding it to their menu.
However, the story of Fettuccine Alfredo was just at the beginning. No one could have imagined that this recipe would be "adopted" by a couple of Hollywood actors and taken across the ocean. Who knows if Alfredo would have ever dared to dream that his dish, born out of love, would conquer thousands of people on the other side of the planet.
Is this not, after all, one of the magical powers of cooking? It can cancel distances and differences, reminding us that even the smallest gestures can change the world.