Thank you for visiting my site . Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m Cristian Marino Traveling chef since 1999 and Author of the book: The “Recipes” of my Smile ! I created this blog to keep you updated on my travels and to share some easy recipes to make at home. I am 39…
3 easy and simple steps for oven Roasted Chestnuts
The autumn fruits par excellence: chestnuts! There are more than a hundred varieties, including chestnuts and “marroni” In Italy we prepare this very simple recipe Ingredients are Chestnuts 🌰, sea salt and water For an optimal cooking of the chestnuts in the oven, start by notching the chestnuts: choose the perfectly intact ones and make…
How to make Italian style marinated fresh anchovies (Alici Marinate)
Fresh marinated anchovies with oranges and lemon A recipe by Cristian Marino I love anchovies and you can certainly season them to your liking . Please find below the ingredients for fresh marinated anchovies with oranges and lemon by Cristian Marino Ingredients:• 1 kg of fresh anchovies• 0,2 L of white vinegar• 4 large orange•…
What are the benefits of wholemeal pasta?
Pasta integrale and the good result based on the experience of Cristian Marino What are the benefits of wholemeal pasta? Wholemeal pasta has fully entered the diet of many people. But what are the real benefits it brings to our body? Let’s find out : Wholemeal pasta has now fully entered the diet of many…
How to make 🍋“Limoncello”/ “Limoncino” at home
Limoncello is an authentic Italian lemon-flavored liqueur, highly appreciated in Italy and around the world. Sometimes pronounced limoncino (northern Italy) others Limoncello (southern Italy) I’m not a regular drinker and actually, as written in my latest book – The Black and White “Smile” I haven’t been drinking alcohol in a year. But that doesn’t mean…
“ Eggplant Caviar”
Some call it “Eggplant Caviar” . I’m not a vegetarian but I really appreciate the vegetarian options! Prepared with: baked aubergines, extra virgin olive oil and aromatic herbs! My secret?There he is :Cut the aubergines in half lengthwise “plant aromatic herbs” in one of the two halves,cover it with the other half then bake at…
What you should know about “Figs”
In Italy, especially in my region of origin Calabria and in general in the Southern Italy , the fig tree finds a habitat particularly favourable to its diffusion. Notoriously sweet, figs actually contain 47 kcal per 100 g. In addition to potassium, iron and calcium, figs are also rich in vitamin B6. In the kitchen…
“Authentic Italian” by Cristian Marino – Tomato Sauce
What is the secret to the perfect tomato sauce? Today I gift you with a secret of mine !“The secret of a great tomato sauce is actually a good red onion “To make a perfect fresh tomato sauce you need : 1 Chop the half of the onion and put in the pan with one…
