Easter Quiche

A great way to celebrate the arrival of Easter, is to challenge yourself with a typical Ligurian recipe of the Easter period: the “Easter” quiche. Its peculiarity are the eggs inserted in the filling that during cooking in the oven will become hard-boiled. The classic recipe is with chard, but there are variations with artichokes,…

Canestrelli from Taggia

“Canestrelli” from Taggia are crispy doughnuts similar to the more famous taralli from Puglia, with a diameter of about 10 cm, prepared with extra virgin olive oil from the Ligurian Riviera. They are perfect with cold meats and cheeses, but also for breakfast dipped in coffee milk. Traditionally, they are prepared in Taggia on 12…

GENOESE PANDOLCE

flour 0 250 g granulated sugar 80 g butter at room temperature 70 g medium egg 1 (shelled 50 g) white vermouth or liqueur wine 30 g aniseed liqueur 30 g raisins 40 g pine nuts 30 g candied cedar cubes 40 g candied orange cubes 30 g dried figs 50 g kernels of nuts…

Shrimps with cognac

Ingredients for 4 people) 800 g of fresh and blast shrimp 1 clove of garlic q.s. salt q.s. White pepper 1 shot of Cognac or Brandy q.s. dried chopped marjoram Prawns in Cognac are an elegant second course of fish, really simple and quick to prepare. Ideal for bringing the scents of Liguria to your…

Walnut sauce

INGREDIENTS NUTS 150 g (shelled product) BREAD 30 gr MILK 150 ml PINE NUTS 20 g GARLIC 1 clove GRATTUGIATO PARMIGIANO 30 g EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 3 tablespoons SEA SALT  as desired Like the more famous pesto alla Genovese, walnut sauce is a typical Ligurian recipe and a symbol of the cosmopolitan soul of our…

Marzipan biscuits

Marzipan biscuits are the sweetest and most fun way to portray this wonderful time of year. Making them is quite simple, just follow a few small steps to impress your friends and family. Let’s see which ones together and get ready for the most fabulous Christmas ever. INGREDIENTS FOR TWO PEOPLE: 200 g flour 60…

Baked langoustines and fresh white grape

INGREDIENTS (for 4 people) 4 langoustines 8 grains of white grape pistachios oil basil leafs Fully understanding Ligurian cuisine means savouring its fresh seafood. But Liguria in much more! Over the course of time, the Ligurian hinterland has been able to welcome and give life to splendid vineyards that enrich the entire coast everywhere! In…