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Bolognese sauce: the basic recipe, tips and secrets to prepare it – Italian Cuisine

Complement of tagliatelle and lasagna, typical of Emilian cuisine, it is one of the best known and loved Italian dishes. Here are the secrets to prepare it and some more ideas

The official formula of Bolognese sauce was filed by the regional delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine at the Bologna Chamber of Commerce.
The Academy itself, then, proposes an updated version which provides for the possibility of using alternative cuts of beef to the folder (the muscular part of the diaphragm): in fact, you can choose a belly, a shoulder and a spindle.
It also allows you to replace 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce or 20g of triple concentrate with tomato sauce or peeled tomatoes.
The process, however, remained unchanged: after an initial browning of bacon, vegetables and meat, a slow, long, cooking is needed.

The basic ragù recipe

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4 new recipes with ragù

Insomnia tips: foods to avoid – Italian Cuisine

From habits that promote sleep to foods that relax and help you sleep better. Here are the solutions to fight insomnia and return to rest well

Sleeping better is the desire of many. The numbers say it. Almost half of Italians occasionally suffer from insomnia and have difficulty sleeping at night. Wrong lifestyles are often the cause of the problem. From the incorrect diet to bad habits that can delay falling asleep and encourage early awakenings in the morning. «Sleep is a protective factor against various pathologies, as well as regenerating for body and mind. Excessive consumption of exciting substances such as theine and caffeine, for example, contained in coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, can hinder it by preventing or disturbing the correct rest ", explains the nutritionist Nicoletta Bocchino. But what to do to stay away from the problem? On the occasion of the World Sleep Day (World Spleep Day), which is celebrated on March 13 this year, here is the sleeping routine to follow to sleep better.

In the morning, always wake up at the same time and stay in the sun

A good habit to regularize rest, especially if you are having difficulty falling asleep is to always wake up at the same time in the morning. It helps to give regularity to the internal clock of our body. To regularize the sleep-wake rhythm, it can be useful to take long walks in the open air. "Exposure to sunlight favors the production of serotonin, a precursor of melatonin, a hormone that induces and maintains sleep. It then stimulates the production of vitamin D, which is in turn involved in the production of melatonin, "explains the nutritionist.

For lunch and dinner, choose foods rich in tryptophan

To avoid compromising your ability to fall asleep during the day, give space in the daily menus to foods that promote relaxation. "Whole grains and legumes for example are a source of tryptophan, a precursor of the serotonin hormone that lowers cortisol levels, the stress hormone that on the contrary promotes agitation," says the expert. «Yes, then to essential fatty acids. They are involved in the production of hormones that regulate the sleep-wake rhythm. For example, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil and fish are excellent sources, especially blue ones such as sardines, mackerel, herring and salmon. "

Exercise in the afternoon

Playing sports especially in the open air stimulates the synthesis of endorphins and serotonin. The ideal is to practice it in the morning or early afternoon rather than in the evening. "The circulating adrenaline produced through training could hinder sleep and encourage wakefulness," explains the expert.

Before going to bed just relax

The evening is the time of day when the battle against insomnia is fought more than others. «For dinner, bet on a plate made with whole grains. Brown rice, for example, is a source of tryptophan and B vitamins, which promote relaxation. The ideal is to combine it with seasonal vegetables that contain potassium and magnesium. These minerals present in abundance in spinach, lettuce promote relaxation. Before going to bed to facilitate rest, yes also to a herbal tea or an infusion based on hawthorn or mallow. It helps to relax body and mind ", explains nutritionist Nicoletta Bocchino. Finally, a couple of hours before going to bed avoid using your smartphone and in general all electronic devices. The blue and white light favors the waking state.

In the gallery you will find 5 foods to avoid in the evening to sleep better

Cream puffs: the recipe and three tips – Italian Cuisine

Let's discover together with the pastry chef of La Scuola de La Cucina Italiana the cream puffs: a more crunchy, colorful and tasty version of the classic cream puffs!

You know i craquelin cream puffs? In recent years this has spread in pastry variant of classics cream puffs: it is characterized by a very thin mixture of sugar, butter and flour, which is placed on the mixture before cooking; this confers, in addition to a particular and one aftertaste crunchy texture, also a very inviting aesthetic aspect.

Let's find out together with Emanuele Frigerio, pastry chef of the Italian Cuisine School, some advice and the recipe to prepare the craquelin puffs.

Craquelin cream puffs: why choose this technique?

The product, thus thought, tends to develop more in dimension compared to traditional cream puffs. The craquelin crust contains, in fact, a lot of fat and creates an insulating vapor barrier, so that it develops inside the choux pastry. It is therefore an excellent choice in case you choose to to fill cream puffs with one cream.

How to color cream puffs?

It is possible to intervene on the coloring of the product in a simple way, so as to obtain colored and different cream puffs. Gods can be added food coloring directly in the crust dough or, alternatively, you can replace part of the normal flour with some dried fruit flour, like flour of pistachio or flour of almonds. The proportion, which must be maintained, is 90 grams of plain flour per 10 grams of other types of flour.

How to stuff craquelin cream puffs?

For an alternative recipe, you can prepare one salty version: craquelin cream puffs with peanut butter and coffee cream. You will amaze your guests with a sensational and innovative flavor dish! If, on the other hand, you prefer the classic sweet version, the advice is to fill the cream puffs with one light cream, such as zabaglione.
Let's see the pastry chef's recipe together Emanuele Frigerio.

The recipe for cocoa craquelin puffs with lavender cream

Ingredients

For the cream puff mixture
250 g Whole eggs
130 g Type 00 soft wheat flour
125 ml Milk
125 ml water
125 g Butter
10 g Bitter cocoa
4 g Salt

For the special pastry
225 g type 00 soft wheat flour
150 g Butter
100 g Almonds
60 g egg whites
50 g Potato starch
50 g icing sugar
1 g Salt

For the lavender custard
500 ml Milk
150 g sugar
100 g egg yolk
40 g cornstarch
Lavender

Method

For the cream puff mixture, boil the first four ingredients indicated in a pan. Once boiled, remove from the heat and add flour and cocoa, previously sieved. Then put the mixture back on the heat and stir it to dry it, until it detaches from the walls. Place the mixture in the planetary bowl and let it cool, using the leaf. Add the eggs one by one, always working the dough, until a soft and homogeneous mixture is obtained. Put the mixture in one sac a poche and leave to rest in the cool.

For the special pastry, add the almonds, sugar, salt, egg white and ¼ flour to the butter. Mix the dough; add the remaining flour and starch. Work everything quickly and then let it rest.

For the lavender custard, in a basterdella, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and flour with a whisk. Separately in a saucepan, heat the milk and infuse the lavender. Bring to a boil, remove the lavender and pour the rising yolks; mix until they are completely diluted with milk. Put back on the fire, stirring always with a whisk; complete the cooking, until it is thick (82-85 ° C). Remove from the heat and spread the cream on a baking sheet; cover with contact film and allow to cool.

Form on the baking paper the classic shape with the cream puff mixture; with the help of the dough roller, pull the pastry to a thickness of 2 mm. With a round pastry-cutter make small disks of the same size as the choux. Gently lay the puff pastry on top of the cream puffs, previously moistened with water. Bake at 210 ° C for about 15 minutes. Leave to cool and fill with the lavender custard. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

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Texts by Caterina Limido