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  • Risotto with shrimps, clams and dried tomatoes

    Recipe for 4 people Ingredients : Carnaroli rice 250 gr White wine 1 dL Shrimps 16/20 300 gr Clams 500 gr Onion 30 gr Fresh garlic one clove Curly parsley 10 gr Extra virgin olive oil 1 dL Lemon jus ( few drops ) Cherry tomatoes 20 pieces Bake the cherry tomatoes in oven at… Read more

  • About Simplicity

    “I like to keep it simple in my kitchen , the ingredients are the authentic protagonists ” CM  Risotto with lobster and his bisque.The three main ingredients are Carnaroli rice , lobster and extra virgin olive oil .The essence of beauty & taste in a plate .A very good example of Simplicity in the kitchen Read more

  • Cristian Marino| Chef & Traveler Since 1999

    Cristian Marino (39 Year Old) is an Italian Chef and Author born in Milan in February 1982 who grew up between Calabria and the world ! Executive Chef who studied gastronomy at the prestigious Italian institute, ‘E. Maggia Stresa’ on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy and with over 20 years’ experience gained… Read more