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Webmaster October 19, 2023 0 Comments butter, eggs, flour, lemon, milk, rum, sugar, yeast

Babà

Babà is a typical Neapolitan pastry dessert. This dessert was born from the revisitation of a Polish dessert, which exploited above all the leavening procedure which guarantees an extremely frothy and soft consistency. This dessert, called babka ponczowa, became simply babà, a much more pronounceable term. Soaked in rum, today this dessert has managed to conquer not only the hearts of Neapolitans, but of all of Italy, becoming a sweet symbol of the city. This dessert is prepared either in a single version, with the classic mushroom-shaped babà, or in the shape of a cake which is sliced and served in a similar way to a panettone. It is enjoyed alone, but is often also garnished with custard, whipped cream and fresh fruit.

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Webmaster September 18, 2023 0 Comments ausbergines, basil, onion, parmigiano reggiano, smoked provola, tomato sauce

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant parmigiana is a great classic of Neapolitan cuisine. There are different versions each for each region or area of Southern Italy, but the Neapolitan version is perhaps the most famous. In this version, in addition to the aubergine, the cheese to match also plays important roles, in this case a smoked provola or fior di latte (not buffalo mozzarella) and the ever-present basil. In this recipe I made small single portions, but tradition requires them to be placed inside a large pan and divided into rectangular portions (a bit like lasagna).

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Webmaster September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 0 Comments anise liqueur, butter, candled fruit, colorful sweets, eggs, flour, honey, lemon, sugar

Struffoli

Struffoli are a typical dessert from Naples. Christmas is approaching and it’s time for tradition. In fact, struffoli are generally prepared during the Christmas period and thanks to their small shape, the size of a chickpea, they lend themselves to spectacular decorations, using colored decorations of sugar and candied fruit. The name struffolo has an uncertain origin, the most probable being the derivation of the Greek word “Stroggulos” (“rounded in shape”).

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Webmaster September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 0 Comments basil, mozzarella, tomatoes

Caprese

Caprese or Caprese salad is a fresh dish, suitable for summer, typical of the Neapolitan tradition. Its name derives from the Island of Capri, which this dish is inspired by. Very simple and quick to prepare, it is a dish that greatly enhances the quality of the ingredients. Therefore it is very important to choose quality buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Raw oil also plays a strong role. If there is no basil, it can be replaced with oregano (winter version). Some versions also include the addition of anchovies in oil.

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Webmaster August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 0 Comments clams, garlic, parsley, pepper, spaghetti

Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti with clams is a typical dish of Campania, now so widespread and appreciated throughout the Italian territory, that it has become one of the most consumed fish dishes in Italy. Precisely thanks to its simplicity in preparation, spaghetti with clams remains one of the symbolic dishes of Italian cuisine, where the flavor of the sea is paired with everyone’s most loved pasta shape: spaghetti. There is also the red version, where the clams are cooked in a tomato sauce.