Courgette spaghetti with Grana Padano and basil pesto

Home  <   LikeLiked by 6ShareGrana PadanoPasta Courgette spaghetti with Grana Padano and basil pesto Danilo Cortellini I admit this recipe could look childish but, in all honesty, what’s wrong with that?! I find it fun once in a while to be childish around...

Grana Padano PDO cheese agnolotti “cacio e pepe”

Home  <   LikeLiked by 6ShareGrana PadanoPasta Grana Padano PDO cheese agnolotti “cacio e pepe” Danilo Cortellini It is a mixture of Italian regional cultures joining together to create a delicious pasta dish. Traditionally from Piedmont, the Agnolotti are...

Prosecco DOC marinated cod with green chicory and Grana Padano broth

Home  <   LikeLiked by 6ShareGrana PadanoMeatVegetables Prosecco DOC marinated cod with green chicory and Grana Padano broth Chef Danilo Cortellini A tasty recipe that sounds more complicated than it really is. The key factor is to rely solely on good...

Grana Padano cheesy cauliflower steak

Home < LikeLiked by 8ShareGrana PadanoVegetables Grana Padano cheesy cauliflower steak Chef Danilo Cortellini I remember when I was growing up cauliflower was one of the most horrible things I could have been served for supper by my mother; I simply didn’t like it,...

Cacio e pepe “Tonnarelli” with Grana Padano, broad beans and courgette flowers

Home  <   LikeLiked by 8ShareGrana Padano Cacio e pepe “Tonnarelli” with Grana Padano, broad beans and courgette flowers Danilo Cortellini Ingredients 350g Fresh “tonnarelli” pasta (or any other kind of pasta) 300g grated Grana Padano cheese 1 empty Grana...

Wedding soup

Home < LikeLiked by 8ShareGrana PadanoMeatSoupsVegetables Wedding soup Danilo Cortellini Ingredients 350g Fresh “tonnarelli” pasta (or any other kind of pasta) 300g grated Grana Padano cheese 1 empty Grana Padano wheel – optional (to use as mixing bowl) 2 tbsp of...

“Baci di Dama” (Lit. Lady’s Kisses) with Grana Padano cheese

Home  <   LikeLiked by 7ShareGrana PadanoBaked goodsCold finger foodHot finger food “Baci di Dama” (Lit. Lady’s Kisses) with Grana Padano cheese Chef Danilo Cortellini I love Baci di Dama, they are an iconic recipe from Piedmont, the region of...

Stuffed onion with Grana Padano and black truffle

Home  <   LikeLiked by 330ShareGrana PadanoVegetables Stuffed onion with Grana Padano and black truffle Chef Danilo Cortellini Can a humble onion become the star of your dining table? If you ask me, of course it can. I adore onions, and I am convinced it is...

Bread and Grana Padano croquettes with fresh herbs, tomato and red pepper sauce

Home  <   LikeLiked by 8ShareGrana PadanoHot finger food Bread and Grana Padano croquettes with fresh herbs, tomato and red pepper sauce Chef Danilo Cortellini Ingredients For the cheese croquettes:200g white bread, crust removes1 small bunch of fresh...

Grana Padano and Asparagus ‘Pastiera’ (Pie)

Home  <   LikeLiked by 6ShareGrana PadanoBaked goodsVegetables Grana Padano and Asparagus ‘Pastiera’ (Pie) Chef Danilo Cortellini The Neapolitan Pastiera is an iconic pie or quiche not only in the city of Naples but over the whole south of Italy. A sweet pie...

Homemade garganelli with asparagus, Grana Padano sauce and black truffle

Home  <   LikeLiked by 6ShareGrana Padano RiservaPasta Homemade garganelli with asparagus, Grana Padano sauce and black truffle Chef Danilo Cortellini If there is anything that I love more than cheese it’s homemade pasta, so the day that I share with you one...

Grana Padano pizza with courgette, lemon and thyme

Home  <   LikeLiked by 7ShareGrana PadanoBaked goods Grana Padano pizza with courgette, lemon and thyme Chef Danilo Cortellini Everybody loves pizza! It is so glorified that it is almost unbelievable it was originally a peasant recipe. It is recognised...

Carciofi alla Giudia

Home  <   LikeLiked by 8ShareGrana PadanoHot finger food Carciofi alla Giudia Chef Danilo Cortellini Fried artichokes with Grana Padano mayo and mint The first time I tried artichokes fried this way I was struck by them. These crispy flowers are so delicious...