Dark Chocolate–Filled Pumpkin Muffins – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

There’s something magical about the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon wafting through the kitchen on a chilly day. These pumpkin muffins with a hidden dark chocolate heart are the kind of treat that makes autumn feel extra special. Makes: 6-8 muffins Preparation 20 minutes + 30 minutes for roasting the pumpkin | Cooking time: 25-30 mins Pumpkin: 250 g All Purpose / Plain Flour : 180 g Sugar: 180 g Baking powder: 16 g Sunflower oil: 100 ml Eggs: 1 Dark chocolate: 6–8 small pieces (about 2 cm long and 1 cm thick) Cinnamon: 1 tsp Butter, unsalted: as needed … Read more

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Italian Chocolate Salami – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Chocolate Salami, Salame al Cioccolato, basically a chocolate sausage-shape dessert stuffed with dry biscuits. No baking required and simply delicious. Once sliced, it is also so scenic! Serves: 6 | Preparation time: 20 mins + 5 h in the fridge Dry biscuits Italian Saiwa Oro Classico : 300 g Dark chocolate 70% cocoa : 200 g Butter, unsalted: 150 g Brown sugar: 80 g Optional yet highly recommended: Rum: 30 ml Eggs: 2 Coffee powder : 1 tablespoon Method Crumble dry biscuits with your hands, place them in a bowl. You need coarse, … Read more

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Quick Pizza Toasties – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Get your pizza craving in a flash with these Mediterranean and Italian-Style easy to make toasties ready under 10 minutes packed with different flavours. Follow the basic steps and customise with your preferred toppings.   Preparation 10 mins, Cooking approx 5-6 mins White or brown sliced bread Tomato Passata, to taste Salted capers, a handful Dried oregano, a handful Fresh basil, to taste Cooked ham, to taste Sliced or shredded Mozzarella  Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to taste Method Preheat the oven to 180C/350 F / Gas 4. In a bowl mix … Read more

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Pasta all’Arrabbiata – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Pasta all’Arrabbiata is a spicy pasta recipe from the city of Rome.Arrabbiata means Angry, which is the meaning of this sauce due to its spiciness. It can be combined with any pasta format even if the usual one is Penne. Serves: 2 | Preparation time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 20 mins Peeled plum tomatoes or Tomato Passata: 200 g Pasta Penne rigate: 180 g Pecorino Romano, grated: 40 g Fresh or Dried Chili peppers: 2 Garlic cloves: 2 1 Parsley sprig, chopped – optional Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): 2 tablespoons Salt: to taste Method Finely chop the parsley … Read more

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Aromatic Sweet-Savoury Pumpkin Bread – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Indulge in our rustic pumpkin loaf infused with sweet and savoury flavours from pumpkin, crunchy amaretti biscuits, smoky pancetta and Parmigiano cheese. Just perfect as a starter or sliced and served as an aperitif.   Serve 6, Preparation 30 mins, Cooking approx. 40 to 50 mins 300 g. Plain flour / All Purpose Flour, sifted 7 g Instant Yeast (rapid rise yeast), sifted (about 2 level teaspoons) 150 g. pumpkin, diced 100 g. Smoked Pancetta, diced Fresh sage, 3 leaves 3 Italian Amaretti biscuits, crumbled 1 peeled garlic clove 180 ml whole … Read more

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Ginger-Lemon Baked Scallops – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Meat, Fish & Veggies Starters A delicious scallop starter to prepare with a twist thanks to the ginger. Serves 4, Preparation 10 minutes, Cooking 15 minutes 12 fresh scallops (at least n° 3 per person) A bunch of fresh parsley, chopped Fresh ginger or the dry one, half teaspoon Breadcrumbs, about 50 g Salt and black pepper, to taste Lemon zest, to taste EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to taste Method Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4. Rinse the scallops and gently remove them from … Read more

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Simple Portobello Mushroom Risotto – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Treat yourself to this simple Italian Portobello mushroom risotto, perfect for a cozy dinner with easy-to-find ingredients. Moreover, you can get creative with leftover risotto and whip up new dishes!   Serve 4, Preparation 15 mins, Cooking approx. 20 mins 400gPortobello mushrooms, sliced A clove of peeled garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a tablespoon A sprig of fresh rosemary 320g Arborio rice 4 cups of hot vegetable broth / store bought or make your own 1 white onion, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter Dry white wine, 20 ml A pinch of salt Parmigiano cheese grated, a handful … Read more

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Ginger-Lemon Flavoured Baked Scallops – MyPinchofItaly.co.uk

Meat, Fish & Veggies Starters A delicious scallop starter to prepare with a twist thanks to the ginger. Serves 4, Preparation 10 minutes, Cooking 15 minutes 12 scallops (at least n° 3 per person) A bunch of fresh parsley, chopped Fresh ginger or the dry one, half teaspoon Breadcrumbs, about 50 g Salt and black pepper, to taste Lemon zest, to taste EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to taste Method Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4. Rinse the scallops and gently remove them from their … Read more

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