Sam Cooks

Sam Cooks Professional snack provider for my dog and unofficial translator for my cat. When I'm not covered in fur, I blog about the wild world of animals.

Fluent in barking, meowing, and the occasional human conversation.

🍕✨ Scarola Pizza – A Rustic Neapolitan Classic! 🇮🇹A true hidden gem of Neapolitan cuisine, Scarola Pizza (Pizza con la S...
18/02/2025

🍕✨ Scarola Pizza – A Rustic Neapolitan Classic! 🇮🇹

A true hidden gem of Neapolitan cuisine, Scarola Pizza (Pizza con la Scarola) is a delicious, rustic dish featuring a soft, golden dough filled with sautéed escarole, olives, capers, garlic, and pine nuts. Simple yet packed with Mediterranean flavors, this pizza is a must-try for lovers of traditional Italian food! 😍

✨ Why you’ll love it:
✔️ A perfect balance of soft dough and flavorful greens 🌿
✔️ Naturally light yet satisfying
✔️ A classic recipe straight from the heart of Naples

🍽️ How to enjoy it?
👉 Served warm or at room temperature for the best flavor
👉 Paired with a glass of white wine for a true Italian experience 🍷
👉 Perfect for an appetizer, light lunch, or picnic treat

Have you ever tried this Neapolitan specialty?
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Stuffed Cuttlefish Baked is a second course based on fish that is very simple to make, for a dinner with friends it is i...
18/02/2025

Stuffed Cuttlefish Baked is a second course based on fish that is very simple to make, for a dinner with friends it is ideal, with few ingredients but really excellent. Fragrant and very delicate to the bite, with an intense taste of the sea! The preparation is really very easy and quick, excellent in all seasons. Are you looking for a dish that pleases everyone? Here are our Cuttlefish, they are just right for us, your friends and family will thank you!
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🍑✨ Soft Plumcake with Ricotta & Apricots – Light, Moist & Irresistible! 🇮🇹This ricotta and apricot plumcake is the perfe...
18/02/2025

🍑✨ Soft Plumcake with Ricotta & Apricots – Light, Moist & Irresistible! 🇮🇹

This ricotta and apricot plumcake is the perfect balance of softness and fruity freshness. The ricotta makes it incredibly moist, while the apricots add a natural sweetness that melts in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert! 😍
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Orecchiette alla crudaiola is a really easy and quick recipe to prepare.It really can be prepared in just a few minutes:...
18/02/2025

Orecchiette alla crudaiola is a really easy and quick recipe to prepare.

It really can be prepared in just a few minutes: while the pasta is cooking, you just need to cut into pieces all the ingredients that don't need cooking, and add them at the end of the pasta cooking.

A cold first course, very tasty. A recipe that smells of Summer.

In this period of intense heat I often prepare Orecchiette alla Crudaiola, my children love them also because they don't want to eat hot foods and so here I am in the kitchen...
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🍆✨ Very White Aubergines in Oil – A Delicate & Flavorful Preserve! 🇮🇹Tender, mild, and packed with Mediterranean aromas,...
18/02/2025

🍆✨ Very White Aubergines in Oil – A Delicate & Flavorful Preserve! 🇮🇹

Tender, mild, and packed with Mediterranean aromas, white aubergines in oil are a delicious Italian preserve. Marinated with garlic, oregano, chili, and extra virgin olive oil, they develop a rich, tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with bread, cheese, and cured meats.
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If you love to prepare your own focaccia at home, but not only, this basic recipe is the key to doing everything you lik...
18/02/2025

If you love to prepare your own focaccia at home, but not only, this basic recipe is the key to doing everything you like! Once the dough is prepared, you can then indulge yourself with Focaccia, baked panzerotti, calzones, fritters... don't miss it, it's extraordinary!!
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Fried cod bites in lemon tempura is an extraordinary recipe. Whether it's a family lunch or Christmas Eve dinner or Chri...
18/02/2025

Fried cod bites in lemon tempura is an extraordinary recipe. Whether it's a family lunch or Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas lunch with our fried cod, success is guaranteed. Its fragrant crust that breaks with every bite will give the softness and all the flavor of the lemon-scented fish that will conquer all your guests. My recipe...
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Like every year, during the Christmas period, traditional sweets are never missing from my table.Today I prepared Baby J...
18/02/2025

Like every year, during the Christmas period, traditional sweets are never missing from my table.

Today I prepared Baby Jesus Cushions,

The name “Cuscinetto” comes from the shape given to the dessert, that of a cushion.

The Pillow that was missing from the crib of baby Jesus and therefore, with these delicate sweets, it is as if you wanted to give it with Love to Baby Jesus.

They are really delicious fried sweets in the shape of small panzerotti filled with almond cream flavoured with lemon or orange (like the recipe I am presenting to you today), they are truly delicious, with a crumbly outer pastry and a tender and delicious heart!

The filling of these delicious pillows can vary depending on the countries in which they are made.

Some people stuff them with a chickpea and chocolate cream, others stuff them with almond paste or with grape or quince jam or with chestnuts and honey. Boiled chickpeas, combined with chocolate, form a delicious cream that does not come out of the dough.

Cooking can take place either in the oven or fried, after which they are sprinkled with lots of icing sugar.

In addition to powdered sugar, they can also be wrapped in granulated sugar. In some areas of Puglia, they can be soaked in cooked wine or glazed with “Gileppo” (a type of glaze made with sugar).

But now let's go and prepare our Baby Jesus Cushions.
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If you love to prepare your Panzerotti at home but not only, this basic recipe is the key! You can also use this recipe ...
18/02/2025

If you love to prepare your Panzerotti at home but not only, this basic recipe is the key! You can also use this recipe for focaccia or pizza. The recipe for Panzerotti Pugliesi can vary from family to family, everyone prepares it in their own way and it is passed down from generation to generation. My personal one is very old, it comes from my husband's great-grandparents (Pugliese DOC), no changes have been made, it has now become a tried and tested recipe for me and much loved. The filling of Panzerotti, as I said before; is the classic mozzarella and tomato, but it can be varied with the addition of strong ricotta, ham, the more the merrier!
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Meatballs with Peas, Potatoes and Carrots are a traditional family dish. It is a very simple dish to prepare if done pro...
17/02/2025

Meatballs with Peas, Potatoes and Carrots are a traditional family dish. It is a very simple dish to prepare if done properly, it is tasty and worthy of being served as a second course on all occasions.

Meatballs with peas are a hit with everyone at the table, and are loved by children too!

So have I convinced you? Let's go see how to prepare them!
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🫒✨ Black Olives in Salt – A Rustic Mediterranean Delight! 🇮🇹Rich, intense, and bursting with flavor, black olives cured ...
17/02/2025

🫒✨ Black Olives in Salt – A Rustic Mediterranean Delight! 🇮🇹

Rich, intense, and bursting with flavor, black olives cured in salt are a true expression of Italian tradition. This simple yet time-honored method enhances their natural taste, making them perfect for appetizers, salads, or a flavorful snack! 😍

✨ Why they’re special:
✔️ Naturally preserved for an authentic, deep flavor
✔️ Perfectly salty with a tender yet firm texture
✔️ A must-have ingredient for Mediterranean dishes

🍽️ How to enjoy them?
👉 Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and herbs for an easy antipasto 🌿
👉 Tossed into salads, pasta, or focaccia for extra richness 🍞
👉 Paired with cheese and cured meats for an irresistible aperitivo 🧀🍷
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Faldacchea is a typical dessert from the Apulian tradition, particularly from Turi. It has a very soft heart covered wit...
17/02/2025

Faldacchea is a typical dessert from the Apulian tradition, particularly from Turi. It has a very soft heart covered with a creamy almond mixture, enclosed in a white chocolate glaze. Compared to traditional almond desserts, it requires a completely different preparation process. Faldacchea, in fact, remains moist and soft. It is called "the bride's dessert", because it is often given as a wedding favor by the newlyweds to their wedding guests.
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🍆🔥 Grilled Aubergines Pizzaiola Style – A Taste of Italy! 🇮🇹Simple, rustic, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, Grill...
17/02/2025

🍆🔥 Grilled Aubergines Pizzaiola Style – A Taste of Italy! 🇮🇹

Simple, rustic, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, Grilled Aubergines Pizzaiola Style are a delicious twist on the classic Italian pizzaiola sauce. With juicy tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and melted cheese, this dish is light, flavorful, and perfect as a side or appetizer! 😍

✨ Why you’ll love it:
✔️ Healthy, light, and packed with flavor 🌿
✔️ Easy to prepare with just a few fresh ingredients
✔️ A perfect alternative to pizza, without the dough!

🍽️ How to enjoy it?
👉 Topped with mozzarella and fresh basil for extra richness 🧀🌿
👉 Served as a side dish or light main course
👉 Paired with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce 🍞

Who’s ready to try this delicious and healthy Italian favorite? Let me know below! ⬇️✨
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Pasticcio Altamurano with cod is a typical stuffed focaccia from my city Altamura, it is prepared for the Immaculate Con...
17/02/2025

Pasticcio Altamurano with cod is a typical stuffed focaccia from my city Altamura, it is prepared for the Immaculate Conception by the expert hands of grandmothers who with love have been able to pass down this ancient tradition to us. Stuffed with cod. “Sponzali” (long and fresh spring onions) and tuna, really excellent I recommend you try it!
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🎭✨ Fried Carnival Chatter – Crispy, Light & Irresistible! 🇮🇹Carnival season in Italy means one thing: Chiacchiere! These...
17/02/2025

🎭✨ Fried Carnival Chatter – Crispy, Light & Irresistible! 🇮🇹

Carnival season in Italy means one thing: Chiacchiere! These delicate, crispy fried pastries are a must-have treat during Carnevale. Light, flaky, and dusted with powdered sugar, they melt in your mouth with every bite! 😍

✨ Why they’re so loved:
✔️ Golden, crispy, and delicately sweet
✔️ Made with simple ingredients for a classic homemade taste
✔️ Perfect for celebrating Carnival with family & friends

🍽️ How to enjoy them?
👉 Freshly fried with a generous dusting of powdered sugar
👉 Paired with a cup of espresso or dessert wine ☕🍷
👉 Dipped in chocolate for an extra indulgence 🍫

Do you call them Chiacchiere, Frappe, Bugie, or Crostoli?
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🍏✨ Light & Sugar-Free Apple Pie – Naturally Sweet & Delicious! 🇮🇹Who said dessert needs sugar to be delicious? This Ligh...
17/02/2025

🍏✨ Light & Sugar-Free Apple Pie – Naturally Sweet & Delicious! 🇮🇹

Who said dessert needs sugar to be delicious? This Light Apple Pie is naturally sweetened with the goodness of apples and a touch of honey or cinnamon, making it the perfect guilt-free treat! Soft, fragrant, and packed with fruit, it’s ideal for a healthy breakfast or snack. 😍
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🥐 Sicilian Brioche with Tuppo – Soft, Sweet & Irresistible! 🇮🇹A true symbol of Sicilian mornings, Brioche col Tuppo is l...
17/02/2025

🥐 Sicilian Brioche with Tuppo – Soft, Sweet & Irresistible! 🇮🇹

A true symbol of Sicilian mornings, Brioche col Tuppo is light, buttery, and slightly sweet, perfect for pairing with a creamy granita or a scoop of gelato. Its signature round top, the “tuppo,” makes it as fun to eat as it is delicious!

✨ Enjoy it:
✔️ Freshly baked and warm
✔️ Dunked into cappuccino ☕
✔️ Stuffed with gelato for an indulgent treat 🍦

Soft, fragrant, and with just the right hint of sweetness—once you try it, you’ll keep coming back for more!

Have you ever tasted this Sicilian delight?

Homemade vegetable stock is a quick and easy preparation to make. It is a product that can never be missing from our kit...
17/02/2025

Homemade vegetable stock is a quick and easy preparation to make. It is a product that can never be missing from our kitchens. Excellent in preparations such as soups, legumes, broth, risotto, recipes with meat and vegetables. So what's better than preparing it with our own hands, with fresh vegetables? Here's how I make it!
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