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Powdery mildew of the sage

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  Powdery mildew or white sickness is a cryptogamic disease, that is of fungal origin, which can affect sage plants and occurs on the leaves. This is the most frequent pathology among those that can affect this aromatic herb and occurs in particular with mild temperatures and high humidity. It is a very simple disease to identify: because the white patches that are seen on the leaves of the sage are very characteristic. A reader of Orto Da Coltivare, Barbara, asks me exactly what her plant can have, describing the symptoms of powdery mildew. I answer publicly because I think it may be useful for many to know how to defend themselves from this problem with natural methods and above all how to prevent it. Recognizing powdery mildew on sage Those who cultivate the vegetable garden will already know powdery mildew because it is a frequent pathology also on other cultivated plants, in particular on pumpkin and courgette. Powdery mildew is also called white sickness precisely because it ...

Pasta with tuna cream the recipe for the simple and creamy first course

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Pasta with tuna cream is a very quick and tasty first course, a creamy variant of the classic tuna pasta. The ideal recipe when you have little time to prepare lunch or dinner, but you want to make a tasty dish. You can use the pasta format you prefer including penne, rigatoni, farfalle, fusilli, spaghetti; to make the dressing, however, you will only need canned tuna and cream cheese, which will be blended together raw. In our recipe, we have made this delicious creamy pasta without cream but with ricotta, we have also enriched the preparation with the addition of dried tomatoes in oil and oregano, to make it even tastier. Once ready you can enjoy it both hot and cold, it will still be delicious. Here’s how to make this crafty and delicious recipe in no time. Ready in: 20MIN FOR 4 PEOPLE Calories in the recipe: 1985 kcal INGREDIENTS PASTA 380 gr • 365 kcal RICOTTA OR CREAMY CHEESE 200 gr TUNA IN OIL 150 gr SALT UP as required • 21 kcal DRIED TOMATOES IN OIL just enough OREGANO as...

Pasta and cabbage: the recipe for the first course of the Italian tradition

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Pasta and cabbage is a tasty typical autumn first course, a poor and traditional recipe of Neapolitan cuisine and of southern Italy with an intense smell. In fact, cauliflower has a particularly strong scent, but once cooked it loses its aggressiveness and becomes a tasty and pleasant vegetable, especially for seasoning excellent pasta. In addition, cabbage has many beneficial properties, rich in vitamins and minerals, and should be eaten at least once a week, to take advantage of all its benefits. Pasta and cabbage is a very versatile dish and, in our recipe, we wanted to add Taggiasca olives, anchovies and oregano to make this genuine dish even more complete and tasty, also ideal as a single dish. FOR 2 PEOPLE Ready in: 30 min Calories in the recipe: 960 INGREDIENTS SHORT PASTA 200 gr • 390 kcal CAULIFLOWER 400 gr OREGANO to taste ANCHOVIES 2 • 204 kcal TAGGIASCHE OLIVES as required • 260 kcal GARLIC 1 clove • 79 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare past...

Bucatini with anchovies, pine nuts and raisins: the recipe for the poor and genuine first course

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The bucatini with anchovies, pine nuts and raisins is that first dish conquers for simplicity and taste: really ready in just a few minutes, the bucatini go perfectly with the flavour of anchovies and the sweet and sour taste of raisins. A poor and genuine dish, excellent as a dinner saver or as a last-minute recipe: this bucatini, perhaps combined with a good glass of white wine, can really make you look good with your friends and all in very few steps. Anchovies, which you can also replace with anchovies, are a poor fish that is very easy to find on fishmongers’ counters: poor but rich in flavour and also in nutritional properties, just what makes this first course a really good idea. FOR 4 PEOPLE Bucatini with anchovies ready in 15 min Calories in bucatini with anchovies recipe: 2010 INGREDIENTS BUCATINI 380g ANCHOVIES 200g • 96 kcal PINE NUTS 40g • 595 kcal RAISIN 25g GARLIC a clove • 79 kcal SPICY CHILI PEPPERS 1/2 EVO OIL just enough SALT as required • 286 kcal The calories ...

Flavoured chocolate

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Flavoured chocolate is quick and easy. These spicy hot chocolate blends are easy to prepare even with the little ones. In addition, in glass jars, they become greedy gifts. Ingredients Flavoured chocolate- Beverage For 6 jars of 2 l Spiced chai chocolate 100 g of dark chocolate 55% cocoa 2-star anise 4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder 3 sachets of vanilla sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, available in speciality stores 20 g of peppercorns 6 cloves Vanilla chocolate 100 g of white chocolate 4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder 3 sachets of vanilla sugar 2 vanilla pods Gingerbread and cinnamon chocolate 100 g of milk chocolate 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder 3 sachets of vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon of gingerbread spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon How to proceed flavoured chocolate Preparation: approx. 30 minutes Break up the chocolate Chop all the various types of chocolate each in its own packaging on the edge of a...

Broccoli and salmon pasta: the recipe for an easy and tasty first course

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Broccoli and salmon pasta is a light and tasty first course, a richer variant of the classic pasta with broccoli, ideal for both lunch and dinner. In our recipe, we used fresh salmon, whose delicate flesh perfectly matches the strong flavour of broccoli. A quick and tasty preparation made with a few simple ingredients, which will give the dish a balanced flavour that will conquer everyone. But here’s how to make this easy and refined first course ready in no time. FOR 4 PEOPLE Ready in: 40 min Calories in the recipe: 2100 INGREDIENTS PASTA 360 gr • 365 kcal FRESH SALMON 350 gr • 170 kcal BROCCOLI 300 gr SHALLOT 1 • 29 kcal LEMON 1 • 29 kcal SALT UP as required • 21 kcal GROUND BLACK PEPPER as required EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL as needed • 901 kcal PARMESAN IN FLAKES as needed (optional) • 374 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare broccoli and salmon pasta Clean the salmon, remove the bones and cut it into cubes (1). Put it in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of e...

Orange risotto: the recipe for the aromatic and fragrant first course

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Orange risotto is a fragrant and aromatic first course, a very simple winter dish to make, ideal for Sunday lunch and for special occasions: you will amaze your guests with an original and delicate dish. For the preparation, use organic tangerines, since the peel will be used in the realization of the recipe: an ingredient that will give the dish an irresistible aroma. The rice will be toasted with extra virgin olive oil, blended with mandarin juice and cooked with the addition of vegetable broth. The risotto will then be creamed with Parmesan and served with the mandarin peel. Here are all the steps to make it happen. FOR 4 PEOPLE Ready in: 40 minutes Calories in the recipe: 1730 INGREDIENTS VEGETABLE BROTH 750 ml • 43 kcal SHORT-GRAINED RICE 360 gr MANDARIN ORANGE 5 • 43 kcal GRATED PARMESAN 50 gr • 21 kcal SALT UP as required • 21 kcal EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL as needed • 901 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare orange risotto Prepare the vegetable broth ...

Chocolate nests: the recipe for delicious cereal sweets

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Chocolate nests are delicious sweets prepared on Easter days and are really easy and quick to prepare cereal baskets. On Easter days, you know, our tables abound with delicious sweets: pastiera, chocolate eggs, pies and so on and so forth! Preparing these chocolate baskets is very easy: a great way to cook in the company of the little ones of the house who love to get their hands dirty. A few minutes and a few ingredients are enough to prepare these curious nests to be filled with small chocolate eggs. FOR 4 PEOPLE Ready in: 10 min Calories in the recipe: 1950 INGREDIENTS FOR 4 CHOCOLATE NESTS CORN FLAKES 200g MILK CHOCOLATE 200g CHOCOLATE MINI EGGS 24 How to make chocolate nests Melt the chocolate in a double boiler by pouring the water into a large pot, filling it 3/4 full and putting it on the stove (1). In a second smaller pot pour the coarsely chopped milk chocolate and place it inside the first one (2). When the chocolate begins to melt, mix gently with a wooden ladle until you g...