Tag: Beans

Sweet Neapolitan Easter pizza, with zeppola filling and an addition that makes it melt in your mouth. Grandma’s recipe – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Neapolitan sweet pizza it is a delicacy that is prepared during the Easter period but which will win you over to the point of making it repeatedly throughout the year. It is a closed tart that hides a filling made of custard and black cherries. Today we revisited it in a modern key. The advent of gourmet cuisine has highlighted a contrast that we absolutely love: the one between dark chocolate and tropical fruits or those with strong flavors, just like black cherries. For this reason we added a veil of fondant to the base of the dessert which made it even more special.

Neapolitan sweet pizza

Ingredients

00 flour 300 g
eggs 1
yolk 1
butter 150 g
granulated sugar 100 g
baking powder 2 g
salt 1 pinch
lemon or orange peel 1
custard (750 ml whole milk, 160 g granulated sugar, 6 egg yolks, 60 g corn starch, vanilla pod or lemon peel)
chopped chocolate 80 g
Cherries in Syrup

Preparation

The first thing to do to prepare Neapolitan sweet pizza it is the dough for the shortcrust pastry. Add the room temperature butter and the flour and operate the mixer until obtained a sandy compound. Add the other ingredients: the whole egg and the yolk, the granulated sugar, the baking powder, a pinch of salt and the grated lemon or orange peel. Let the whips work for 40 secondsjust enough time to mix everything well, not more. Take the dough, work it with your hands, give it the classic loaf shape and cover it with transparent film.

Let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour and move on to the custard. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar, then whisk until smooth a clear compound. Also add the sifted corn starch and mix it. Bring the milk to the boil together with the lemon peel or vanilla pod. Turn off the heat and pour it slowly over the mixture, filtering it. Bring the mixture back to the heat and stir continuously until the desired density is obtained. Take the pastry out of the fridge and divide it into two equal parts. Roll out the first part on a lightly floured work surface.

Transfer it to the 24cm diameter cake pan that you have already buttered. Prick the base with the edges of a fork, then cover it with chopped dark chocolate. Cover everything with the custard and level it with the help of a spoon. Also add the black cherries. Roll out the other half of the pastry and cover everything, sealing the edges well. Cook in a static oven 180 degrees for 40 minutes. Leave to cool for a few hours, and before serving remember to finish with a nice sprinkling of icing sugar. Your Neapolitan sweet pizza ready.

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Holy Thursday mussel soup with the secret of Cannavacciuolo, what is added at the end for a delicious sauce – Gordon Ramsay’s version

The mussel soup it is a dish that in Campania is eaten on the evening of Holy Thursday. It becomes delicious if you put some friselle underneath and let them soften with their sauce, and then enjoy them together with seafood. Today we will see the recipe for Antonino Cannavacciuolo, always linked to the flavors of his land and ready to share his tricks with his fans. To make the sauce of this famous soup creamier and tastier, the chef uses a secret ingredient, which is not part of the list of ingredients of the traditional recipe. We are talking about the potato, which always looks good everywhere.

Mussel soup

Ingredients

mussels 1 kg
4 slices of bacon
salt
pepper
extra virgin olive oil
onion 1
parsley
bread 2 slices
garlic 2 cloves
tomato puree 4 tbsp
basil
potatoes 2

Preparation

The first thing to do to prepare mussel soup is to open the seafood, already cleaned, in a pan together with a glass of water. Cover with a lid and when they are all open, turn off the heat. Then let them cool shell them. Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces very thin slices helping yourself with a mandolin. In a pan, pour 4 glasses of water, a few teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil and the two cloves of garlic. Let it brown the garlic, then add the shelled mussels. In another pan, brown the thinly sliced onion in extra virgin olive oil.

Add the potatoes, give a stir and pour in the mussel sauce. Cook on a gentle flame. In another pan, brown the bacon over a low heat and sweat it well. It must become crunchy. Combine mussels and potatoes in a blender and blend. Remove the bread crust and toast it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt and a sprinkling of parsley. In a bowl, combine the tomato puree with a few basil leaves, drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Leave marinate for 1 hour. Pour the mussel and potato mixture into a bowl, add the sauce, the chopped toasted bread and the bacon. Your mussel soup ready.

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Dried beans: preparation and healthy recipes – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Dried beans are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in many healthy and tasty recipes. In this article, we will explore the preparation of dried beans and share some delicious recipes that highlight their unique flavor and health-promoting properties.

Preparation of dried beans

Soaking

Before using dried beans in any recipe, it is important to soak them for several hours or overnight. This process helps reduce cooking time and makes the beans more digestible. Be sure to cover the beans with plenty of water and change the water several times during soaking to remove any impurities.

Cooking

After soaking the beans, it’s time to cook them. You can do it in a pressure cooker for reduce cooking times or in a traditional pot with water and herbs such as garlic, onion and rosemary. Be sure to check the beans for doneness regularly and add water if necessary.

Healthy recipes with dried beans

Bean and vegetable soup

A warm, comforting soup that combines dried beans, seasonal vegetables and fresh flavors like thyme and parsley. This soup is rich in fiber, protein and nutrients essential for our well-being.

Bean and tuna salad

A light, high-protein salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Mix cooked dried beans, canned tuna, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and black olives. Season with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper for a tasty and healthy dish.

Dried beans are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in many healthy and tasty recipes. With the right preparation and creativity in the kitchen, it is possible to create delicious dishes that satisfy the palate and provide numerous health benefits. Enjoy your meal!