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Csaba dalla Zorza: «My Sunday lunch – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay


Meaning what?
«The ideal would be to avoid the “grandmother’s table” effect, which today is too full and heavy, by alternating pieces from the trousseau or vintage pieces. At the same time, using objects already at home is very sustainable. Don’t buy too much and always start with what you have. I, who did not inherit large services, for example, have purchased many things in the markets: they have a special charm, as long as they are contextualized with something contemporary. An example: an important service will be combined with a simple napkin, perhaps in linen, but one that does not need to be ironed, so as not to cause too much fear in using it. And, again, a tablecloth in the trousseau will be more valued if the rest has a touch of modernity. And then dare: if you are lucky enough to own a set of silver cutlery, use it. Even every day. Adapt the colors to the season and above all have fun.”

In your book there is also a chapter dedicated to the choice and use of silver cutlery: why?
«Because silver goes easily in the dishwasher: this way it won’t be necessary to polish it. And because it immediately gives a great preciousness to the table. And it looks great with placemats. A very chic touch: have them personalized with your initials or a family monogram as they used to do in the past. Even today many companies offer this service. They will be a beautiful memory to pass down.”

How do you embellish the table if you don’t have crystals and silver?
«With small low vases filled with flowers, a few candles, a delightful placeholder. And then with so much care. The table, intended as furniture, becomes a dining table with the act of setting it up. This sequence of gestures can be very simple or finely complicated. For me it represents a daily tradition that involves gestures that relax me and prepare me to enjoy the fortune of being able not only to eat, but to share a meal with the people I love. Or with myself. The table has a decorative as well as practical function.”

One of the proposals for the mise en place taken from the new book by Csaba dalla Zorza.STEFANIA GIORGI

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of February 5th – Italian Cuisine

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of February 5th


What to cook on the weekend of February 5th? Here are the first, second and best desserts to prepare this weekend

If the weekend is your excuse to cook more delicious recipes than usual, you are in the right place. Moreover, on Saturday 5 February there is the final of Sanremo 2022: what better occasion to prepare delicious dishes to share with your fellow Festival mates?
For example, in a convivial evening you cannot miss recipes such as the rustic meatballs of beef and Bra sausage or the fried pizzas that we accompanied with raw ham and squacquerone, but which you can combine with any other condiment.

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of February 5th: first courses

As for the former, the tradition he always comes to our aid when we need to bring to the table a dish capable of conquering all the guests. This is certainly the case with the Spaghettoni alla Gricia of Roman cuisine.

And for your Sunday lunch we have certainly not forgotten the lasagna. This time, however, we will surprise you with a less conventional recipe: vegetarian lasagna with lentils, which will also appeal to non-vegetarians.

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of February 5th: main courses

The next recipe for the weekend comes from Lombardy. Have you ever heard of little birds escaped? It is about gluttons skewers of meat which date back to an ancient tradition. To find out the reason for their name, you just have to try the easy recipe for escaped birds.

If, on the other hand, you are looking for an original idea for second courses based on fish, try the seared tuna with olives and pistachios. Ready in 30 minutes!

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of February 5th: desserts

How to make the long-awaited dessert moment special? It takes a little wine, just like we did for the recipe for our rustic pear pie. Seeing is believing: the aroma given off by pears and from spices used will be intoxicating!

The surprises don't end there: browse the gallery above to discover all the recipes for the weekend of February 5th.

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of January 22nd – Italian Cuisine

The tastiest recipes for the weekend of January 22nd


What to cook this weekend? Here are many delicious first courses, main courses and desserts to prepare on the weekend of January 22nd

If we were to make a ranking of the perfumes we love the most, in pole position there would certainly be that of the kitchen at the weekend, in particular that of Sunday. A perfume that smells of family, friends, laughter, relaxation. Sensations that can be savored as soon as the time comes to sit around the table.

So, take a seat at the table with us and browse the gallery above to discover the 10 recipes we have chosen for the weekend of January 22nd.

What to cook on the weekend of January 22: first courses

Among the great classics of the weekend, the fresh pasta of the Italian tradition: this time we chose the typical cavatelli with pork sauce Molise.

We have also thought of a recipe for those who love to experiment with more combinations tantalizing, like those you find in the intoxicating castelmagno and bergamot risotto.

What to cook on the weekend of January 22: main courses

Do you want to travel to other destinations? We fly to southern Italy with Palermo-style meat skewers. One of their secrets is the aromatic breading, which in Sicily it's really special.

If you are looking for ideas for a second based on fish different from the usual, we recommend this rich shrimp salad with macadamia nut and lime cream.

In the end, an option vegetarian that will conquer all the guests, or the chickpea meatloaf. All the other ingredients that make it up contribute to making it incredibly tasty, such as olives, parmesan, sweet potatoes, artichokes and fresh thyme.

What to cook on the weekend of January 22: desserts

THE dessert that we allow on weekends require something extra. And we have two really explosive ones.

The first is the molleux with chestnuts and chocolate, an exaggeratedly soft dessert of French origin with an intense flavor. We do not miss anything: also try the recipe of the mini cheesecake with ricotta and pears, a combination that never tires!

Look at the gallery above to discover the other recipes for this weekend

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