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Elena Gianni

Bristol, Florence, New York.

I share quick, easy, improvised meals. Sometimes also traditional Italian recipes from my grandma to save for the future and share with my family and friends.

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Bucatini with tuna, tomatoes and anchovies sambal topping

canned tuna (Ortiz is great quality) • Greek green olives • Tomato passata (tomatoes puree) • garlic • parsley • red chilis • bucatini pasta (or spaghetti) • table spoons of anchovies sambal (sambal teri) • Zest of half a lemon • parsley • lemon juice
- 30 mins
- 5 people
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Breadcrumbs-stuffed artichokes

medium size artichokes • non-flavoured bread crumbs (panko works) • garlic • small bunch parsley • Extra-virgin olive oil • Salt
- 45min
- 3 people
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Pasta with labneh

bunch fresh spinach • spoons labneh or Greek yogurt • sausage, or the equivalent in minced beef, pork or lamb • cloves garlic • chili pepper • spoon of powdered cumin
- 20min
- 2 servings
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Pasta con radicchio rosso, acciughe e mozzarella di búfala

radicchi rossi • acciughe • circa di mozzarella di búfala fresca • spicchi de'aglio
- 20min
- 3 raciones
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Tuscan stuffed chicken neck

chicken head, neck skin still attached • chicken livers • clove garlic • springs parsley • tablespoon freshly grated parmesan • egg
- 4h
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Spelt Artichokes Endives Salad

spelt • artichokes • endives • a jalapeno • pine nuts • lemon • Olive oil • Salt & pepper
- 4 servings
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Grilled Salad

carrots • romain lettuce • radishes • Halloumi • lemon • Olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste
- 15 min
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Loaded Pesto Rosso

walnuts • Italian basil • small jar of sundried tomatoes (best quality) • kalamata olives • parmesan (best quality) • extra virgin olive oil (best quality) • cherry tomatoes (ripe, dark red, juicy find the most flavorful ones) • chopped hot peppers (marinated chilis or fresh red chilis are best, to give a hint of paprika flavor) • garlic
- 20 min
- 4 servings