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Don't be intimidated by this recipe, because preparing this roasted beet carpaccio with goat cheese, pistachio crunch and honey is almost faster than reading the name of the dish. A different warm salad, elegant and very healthy, featuring an ingredient that doesn't get as much spotlight as it deserves: beetroot.

If you're looking for a super refreshing, summery, and light recipe, you've just found what you were looking for: this watermelon, feta and pistachio salad is delicious and suuuper colorful. Together with mint and spring onion, eating it is always a joy. And I must add that making it is too, because if you have the onion pickled in the fridge, the salad is ready in 5 minutes!

How about making fresh pasta at home? I assure you there's nothing simpler and the result is wonderful. To give it a more intense flavor and a livelier color, this time we'll make it using only the egg yolks. So get the flour and eggs ready to make this excellent pasta all'uovo recipe: Egg spaghetti with sautéed asparagus.

Today I bring you a really easy, quick recipe, perfect for a casual meal or a different snack-for-dinner. These fajitas on the griddle are going to delight you, and because they are so simple to make, you will be making them on repeat this summer—and also the rest of the year!

At home we adore pasta, so when I saw this recipe for conchiglioni stuffed with shrimp and ricotta I didn’t hesitate to make it. The result of this stuffed pasta was a success, something I had no doubts about before making it. The filling of these conchiglioni is delicious, the béchamel sauce that accompanies them pairs wonderfully, and the gratin turns this pasta dish into a celebration.

Today I bring you the perfect appetizer for a dinner on the terrace, one that will leave anyone lucky enough to try it speechless when you make it. This smoked salmon and crab roll has an amazing sea-and-summer flavor; a delicious, refreshing bite that feels wonderful. Pair it with a glass of this Mimosa cocktail, and success is guaranteed.

One of the things I find most fascinating about pasta is that it offers a huge range of possibilities. I believe there isn’t a single ingredient that can’t be paired in one way or another with some type of pasta. Even white chocolate! But today I’m sticking with something more traditional, both for the pasta and the sauce: a plate of penne all'arrabbiata that, even when the heat is on, tastes wonderful to me.

If you've never tried beetroot cream, this recipe will make you fall in love. Roasting it in the oven intensifies its sweet, earthy flavor, and when combined with the creaminess of coconut milk and the spicy hint of ginger, the result is simply spectacular. This roasted beetroot cream is comforting, with a perfect balance of sweetness, freshness, and that little spicy kick that makes it special.

Who wants rice? Because today we bring 8 rice recipes that are always a hit. I think almost everyone says "yes" to a rice dish, right? Rice is such a versatile ingredient that it has become a kitchen staple and universally loved.

You have no idea how easy it is to make beef carpaccio! I promise there’s no simpler recipe, and today I show you step by step and in video how to make marinated beef carpaccio with arugula and Parmesan at home. You’ll have it ready in no time and you’ll love the flavor.

If you've ever tried tapenade and loved it, today I suggest an adaptation of this olive pâté, which is made in no time and is finger-licking good. It's usually made with black olives and you can also find it with green olives, but the two types are not usually mixed. This homemade tapenade uses olives from both varieties; you'll see how perfectly the combination works.

I assure you this goat cheese frittata is a fantastic option for many dinners, although I also admit that sometimes it has been a wonderful Sunday lunch. Just as there are endless possibilities with omelettes, the frittata offers the same versatility, making both great recipes for using up ingredients. For today’s version, I pair this cheese frittata with spinach, garlic and pepper. A combination I love!