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BELLANGELA Italian Cuisine presents “Gli strumenti del mestiere – The tools of the trade.”

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Fall & Fashion

Ciao! Fall is here already! The leaves are turning color, the air is getting chilly, and pumpkins are everywhere in the grocery stores. Here in America, pumpkin seems to be mostly used for carving Jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween decorating. But in Chef Angela’s hometown of Sezze, Italy, zucca (pumpkin in Italian) is a “V.I.I.” — Very…

Bellangela Italian Cuisine – DOLCI

Bellangela Dolci We all agree that the sweetest way to end a meal is by having a taste of that sweet and indulging Italian Dolci. And to pamper that sweet tooth of yours, we’re sharing with you three of the most-loved Italian Dolci – Tiramisù, Salame al cioccolato, and Pandoro e panettone farcito. Tiramisù Bellangela…

Taste of Italy

Chef Angela’s secret to authentic Italian food? Starting with quality, Italian Ingredients. Here are some of her favorite products to recommend to any home-chef looking to make delicious recipes. As an Amazon Associate, Bellangela earns from qualifying purchases. ITALIAN ESSENTIALS ITALIAN PASTA SECRETS Genuine Italian Chilli – Hot Peppers Italian Tomato Paste Double concentrated with…

Parmigiano Reggiano – King of Cheese in Italy

Hi there! Welcome to BELLANGELA Italian Cuisine. I’m here to share with you another tip about your Italian food. Today, I will teach you how to preserve a big chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano, which is also known as the King of Cheese in Italy. Parmigiano Reggiano is a hard Italian cheese made from cow’s milk.…

Tools for the Perfect Pasta

Handmade pasta is among the most common Italian cuisines that both locals and foreign visitors love. And just like many pasta lovers out there, we understand your overwhelming spirits when it comes to choosing the kitchen tools to create this very satisfying delicacy. That’s why I’ve compiled some of the kitchen tools you need to…

Zucca Croccante al Forno – Pumpkin Flatbread

Chef Angela is proud to present ‘Zucca croccante al forno‘ – Pumpkin Flatbread – a traditional recipe of her hometown Sezze, just outside of Rome, as her grandma Vincenzina used to make: this recipe was even featured in US Personal Chef Association’s Magazine!  Ingredients for 4 servings Butternut Squash 500gr. – 20oz Flour 80gr. – 0.17lb…

Italian Espresso – Pausa Caffè

In Italy, everyone loves Italian Espresso, but not everybody knows how to make one. That’s why I’m here to give you some tips on how to make a perfect espresso in your own kitchen. Today, let me show you the Italian style of creating an Espresso and how to enjoy it the Italian way! Our…