Silvana Nava
I was born in the heart of Milan, a city famous for its art, culture and gastronomy. From a tender age, I was drawn to the scents and flavors of Italian cuisine, inspired by my nonna's ancient recipes and the rich culinary traditions of Lombardy. Throughout my life, I became the heart and soul of every family gathering, delighting friends and family with my dishes ranging from classic Milanese risotto to delicious osso buco. I started making gelato at home because my sons loved this frozen dessert from a young age! They still eat it in huge quantities even though they are grown up now! My cooking was not just about food; it was a medium to express love, passion, and the stories of the generations before me. Years of perfecting my skills, combined with countless requests from those who had tasted my recipes, led me to write down my secrets. My kitchen in Milan became my sanctuary, where I carefully documented each recipe, technique, and the stories behind them. Today, I want to share my recipes with the world.-
Easy and Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Ready in 10 Minutes!)
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Spaghetti all’Assassina (Crispy Spicy Burnt Pasta from Bari)
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Spaghetti allo Scoglio (Italian Seafood Pasta Recipe)
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Olive all’Ascolana (Italian Stuffed Fried Olives)
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Risotto alla Monzese (Italian Saffron Risotto with Sausage)
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Treccia di Pasqua (Sweet Italian Easter Bread)
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Meatloaf with Hard-Boiled Eggs
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Focaccia Pugliese (Italian Cherry Tomato Focaccia)
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Uova alla Monachina (Crispy Italian Béchamel-Stuffed Eggs)
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Savory Apple Strudel with Speck and Onions
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Casatiello Napoletano (Traditional Neapolitan Easter Bread)
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Pasta e Piselli alla Napoletana (Neapolitan Pasta and Peas)
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Torta Pasqualina ai Carciofi (Italian Easter Pie with Artichokes)
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Uova Mimosa (Italian Deviled Eggs for Spring Celebrations)
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Crescia al Formaggio (Italian Easter Cheese Bread)
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Ciaramicola: Traditional Italian Easter Cake from Perugia
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Artichoke Lasagna Recipe
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Cotoletta alla Milanese (Italian Breaded Veal Cutlets)
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Stuffed Paccheri with Sausage and Mushrooms
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Artichoke Risotto Recipe
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Traditional Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
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Crostata di Mandorle (Italian Almond Tart)
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Pasta alla Checca (Roman Fresh Tomato Pasta)
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Easy Chocolate Raspberry Heart Cake
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Fettuccine alla Papalina (Carbonara with Ham and Cream)
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Soft Italian Walnut Cake
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Soft Ricotta Gnudi Recipe (Tuscan-style Ricotta Dumplings)
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Fregola ai Frutti di Mare (Sardinian Pasta with Seafood)
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Torcetti al Burro (Traditional Italian Butter Cookies)
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Homemade Maltagliati Pasta with Chickpeas
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Tortellini Panna e Prosciutto (Ham and Cream)
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Creamy Paccheri with Artichoke Carbonara
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Italian Coffee Sorbet Recipe
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Chiacchiere Recipe (Italian Carnival Fried Cookies)
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Pandoro Tiramisu Cups
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Christmas Tree Cheese Spread with Ricotta and Olives
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Canederli: Traditional Tyrolean Bread Dumplings with Speck
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Salame del Re (Italian King’s Salami Dessert)
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No-Bake Chocolate Pinecones Recipe
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Authentic Italian Fondue Recipe (Fonduta alla Valdostana)