Danilo’s Recipes
You can find here a collection of my recipes, each one of them with an intro, the ingredients list, the method and a few tips to help you along the way. Use the search-bar below to find what you are looking for or scroll through the gallery.
I hope you enjoy them!
Roast chicken with Jura French cognac cask whisky
Whole roast chicken for 4, cooked with root vegetables, marinated with a simple dry seasoning and covered with fresh pork pancetta.
SARTù DI RISO NAPOLETANO Bake Neapolitan rice pie
Neapolitan baked rice pie with mini meatballs, mozzarella, hard boiled eggs and tomatoes.
Bread and cheese Polpette with greens and Grana Padano
Originally it was made with stale bread and leftover cheese. It shows how Italians were able to make use of humble leftovers and turn them into tasty dishes. These polpette are great as meatless main course, or you can easily served them as appetizer in smaller portions.
Stuffed shells ‘alla genovese’
Pulled beef and braised onion stuffed pasta shells baked with cheesy sauce to brown-perfection.
Coconut ‘baci di dama’
Absolutely delicious, the perfect bite-sized treat to have with coffee after a meal if you ask me.
Cheese cauliflower steak
Super cheesy cauliflower steak, so comforting and delicious, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Fried chicken Milanese with sour cream and oscietra caviar
Unexpected combination that totally deserve your attention. Is glutton at its peek!
Spaghetti aglio e olio Risottati (garlic & oil spaghetti)
A great classic, done in a few minutes with simple ingredients. Garlic, oil and chilli pasta also known as 'midnight' spaghetti.
One-pot pork meatballs, roasted fennels & pilaf rice
Pork meatballs baked with rice and roasted fennels with herbs and orange zests.
Pallotte cacio e ova (cheese and bread ‘meatballs’)
From Abruzzo traditional ‘meatless’ meatballs known as Pallotte cacio e ova (cheese and eggs).
Vegan orzo with chicory, raisins, chili and almonds
Creamy orzo with a bright chicory purée. Vegan and full of flavour.
Squid ink Spaghetti
Certainly striking to someone, this back squid ink spaghetti recipe is the dream for every seafood lovers.
(Chitarra agli scampi) Langoustines fresh spaghetti
Homemade spaghetti dressed in a deep flavoured shellfish sauce.
Bocconotti Abruzzesi
Olive oil shortcrust pastries with a grape jam with almonds and chocolate.
Beans & roasted chestnut soup with Grana Padano rinds
Comforting soup made with beans and roasted chestnuts, pasta and flavoured with umami Grana Padano cheese rinds.
Aubergine milanese (breaded eggplant)
Crispy aubergine ‘milanese’. A thick slice of eggplant breaded and fried as if it was a meat cotoletta.
Beetroot, prawns & ginger spaghetti
Fancy red spaghetti cooked with beetroot juice and a prawns stock infused with ginger. Served with basil and marinated red prawns.
Orecchiette alle cime di rapa (rapini)
Vibrant green orecchiette pasta with cime di rapa, also known as rapini or broccoli rabe. A leafy green from south of Italy full of flavour.
Fritto Misto di verdure (Italian Tempura)
Crispy fried vegetable tempura mix Italian Style with a basil mayo.
Potatoes & Taleggio cheese ravioli
Creamy potatoes and taleggio cheese ravioli in butter and rosemary sauce with toasted hazelnuts.