Alessia Dalla Massara
A Roman former omnivore, now devoted to a plant-based diet for years, I'm delighted by colorful dishes featuring legumes and vegetables. I have several weaknesses in cheeses, desserts, and especially in all those recipes that transform humble ingredients into nectar for body and soul.
Ashwagandha: what it is, what it's used for, and how to use it.
Ashwagandha is a dietary supplement made from a root native to India, very similar to ginseng. It has numerous health benefits and can be taken in tablet form or dissolved in water or milk. Here's everything you need to know.
Food and insomnia: what you shouldn't eat.
There are some foods you should avoid if you want to reduce insomnia and sleep disturbances. In particular, dinner should focus on foods that don't overly burden the digestive system.
Homemade condensed milk and dulce de leche
To sweeten milkshakes, to give a touch of extra flavor to coffee, or to garnish cakes, condensed milk and dulce de leche are perfect: here's how to prepare them.
Fifth quarter: tips for cooking sweetbreads.
Sweetbreads are part of the so-called fifth quarter and are highly prized, especially in Lazio: here are some tips for preparing and cooking them to perfection.
Gastronomy Fundamentals: The 5 Mother Sauces
Mother sauces are essential in the kitchen and require expert preparation: we'll explain in detail what they are and how to make them without mistakes.
How to eat mango: the complete guide to preparing it.
Native to India, mangoes have conquered our tables: here are some tips for storing, cleaning, and cooking them to perfection. Even just to impress our guests and avoid always serving the same old apples and pears.
7 last-minute recipes for New Year's Eve
If you want to have a stress-free New Year's Eve and cook a truly impressive menu in no time, follow our last-minute recipes. Sometimes, you don't have much time or inclination to cook, but you find yourself hosting friends and family at the last minute. Even on New Year's Eve.
How to make the perfect meat broth
Meat broth, besides being the basis of many dishes, is also a remedy for cold weather: but how do you prepare it correctly? We'll explain it here, revealing all the secrets to making the perfect meat broth, from which vegetables to use to the type of meat to choose, how long to cook it, and how to strain it.
Spray oil: what it is and how to use it.
Using spray oil is very convenient for seasoning, greasing baking sheets or molds, and grilling. Widely used in the US, it's now also available in Italian supermarkets. Try it and you'll never go back.
How to: How to make Japanese ramen.
Have you suddenly craved Japanese ramen, but don't want to go to a restaurant? Here are the basics for making it at home, starting with the necessary ingredients. Then, it's up to you to choose the variation you want to make.
