Homemade Gnocchi by Marta

The infamous potato dumpling from Italy…Gnocchi!!🥔 Marta @martascooking taught me how to make these delicious little pillows of delight on our live today (video at bottom of post). Like many Italian recipes, the ingredients are minimal- potato, flour, salt and sometimes egg. But it’s all about the technique! Watch the Live video to see Marta’s… Continue reading Homemade Gnocchi by Marta

How to Make Perfectly Creamy Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Thank you Marta for this delicious Spaghetti alla Carbonara. 🍝🇮🇹Catch the full video @martascooking. This isn’t diet day, but like Julia Child said, “everything in moderation, including moderation”. . If you’re looking to enjoy this and want the vegetarian version, Marta suggested to use artichoke in place of pancetta. I can’t wait to try it… Continue reading How to Make Perfectly Creamy Spaghetti alla Carbonara

How to Plate Pasta Like a Chef

You’re here probably because you know that we eat with our eyes first.  So, you want to learn how to plate pasta.  Pasta usually gets slopped onto a plate that sadly even the most beautiful pesto or vodka sauce pasta looks like a mess.  This tip is for long pasta like spaghetti, linguini, tagliatelle, papardelle… Continue reading How to Plate Pasta Like a Chef

Frittata! 🥚🍳🥔with Marta's Cooking Classes

Today we made 2 simple egg dishes- frittata and scrambled eggs on IG Live Marta’s recipe for Frittata is simple and delicious. She also shared some funny Italian idioms like ‘girare la frittata’ or ‘turn the frittata’ when you try to turn the tables or change the subject when talking. Thank you Marta! It’s always… Continue reading Frittata! 🥚🍳🥔with Marta's Cooking Classes

Panzanella Salad (bread salad) by Marta | Italian Vegan recipes

Please get these ingredients. You must try. I’m here eating the whole entire thing it’s that good. 😋 Thank you @martascooking for this delicious and traditional Tuscan recipe. 🇮🇹 It uses stale bread so it is the perfect way to not waste anything! Of course I had to be extra and make my own bread.… Continue reading Panzanella Salad (bread salad) by Marta | Italian Vegan recipes

Fresh Orecchiette Pasta from Scratch with Marta | Recipes in the Quarantine

My new pasta obsession: Orecchiette from scratch with @martascooking !!! 👩🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳🇮🇹 🍝Such a highlight of my day and week! This is my first time learning to make this pasta and I got so excited. The dough is naturally vegan and although it takes time to make, it’s a welcome activity in this time. Orecchiette comes… Continue reading Fresh Orecchiette Pasta from Scratch with Marta | Recipes in the Quarantine

Think You Know Your Pasta Shapes?

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Homemade Caramelized Cauliflower Agnolotti (Ravioli)

Belissimo! The soft textured pasta encloses a creamy blend of caramelized cauliflower and ricotta. The agnolotti is topped with a sweet reduced balsamic glaze. This is the classic dish of savory and sweet. The dish is best served with lightly grilled asparagus or a simple grilled steak. Get the meats, cheese, bread, and wine going… Continue reading Homemade Caramelized Cauliflower Agnolotti (Ravioli)