Twice Sautéed, Twice Salted Crispy Potatoes

These sautéed potatoes have the crispiest surface and the softest center! They’re one of my favorite things to cook and eat! The reason they’re impossibly crispy and soft at the same time is because they’re first slow cooked in olive oil, kind of a confit, making the potatoes tender on the inside, and then cooked in high heat to finish up sealing that crispy outside. Each potato bite is decadent and so flavorful! Do you ever thought you’ll be talking about potatoes the same way you talk about ice cream? After you make these, you definitely will!

It was in high school when I tasted the most amazing plate of potatoes. Way better than French fries!! I was at a friend’s house and her mother made them for us as a snack. After trying them I was curious about…

savory eats, what mom really wants, breakfast recipesDev AmadeoAugust 22, 2023olive oil, potatoes, easter, herbs, thyme, rosemaryComment

Easy Homemade Overnight Pizza Crust

This easy overnight pizza dough requieres no mixer, 5 basic ingredients and a minimum of hand kneading. This simple dough renders a crispy, golden and chewy crust. And you won’t need a pizza stone, a pizza peel or a pizza oven. You just need the basic tools you already have at home! If I did it that way, you can make it too!! For this pizza I added chopped rosemary and lemon zest to the dough and topped it with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fig spread and arugula. But the magic of this recipe is that you can make it with whatever you want. It’s your creation! Now, hang up the phone because you won’t be needing delivery pizza anymore!

That was exactly what I thought after making my first pizza dough at home from scratch. It’s way too easy!! Okay, you will probably have pizza for delivery every now and then, but boy, you’ll think it twice! And since…

savory eatsDev AmadeoMay 10, 2023yeast, bread flour, pizza, cheese, herbs, jelly, rosemaryComment

Asparagus Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tart, with white cheddar and herbs

A super crispy asparagus puff pastry tart, that keeps sturdy after baked even with a creamy filling? Yes please!! This tart is the definition of slow spring living. Fresh asparagus, fresh herbs, lemon zest, prosciutto and a creamy cheesy spread. It’s done in 30 minutes, from prep to bite. Serve it with a simple spring leaves salad with a sweet or mustardy vinaigrette and a crisp white wine as I did. You’ll be smiling bite after bite!

I like to think of this puff pastry tart as a cheat tart. It’s super good, will make you feel kind of fancy, the kind of recipe that will elevate any moment it’s served. But only you and me will know…

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Toasted Pistachios Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce is a raw sauce traditional from Catalonia, Spain, and uses roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes, almonds, sometimes breadcrumbs, some spice elements and some acidic elements as its base. You can imagine how many versions of Romesco are out there, even in Spain. So I can say that if you have these elements and eat the sauce raw, you may call it a Romesco or Romesco inspired sauce. This raw sauce is super flavorful and goes wonderful with grilled or broiled fish or veggies. And my version has a few tweaks from the original ingredients for an updated but still delicious take on the wonderful Romesco sauce.

savory eatsDev AmadeoSeptember 26, 2021potatoes, 30 minute meals, an hour or less, appetizer, herbs, hearty, olive oil, nuts, small dishes, thyme, tomatoes, pistachiosComment

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Tart with Basil Lemon Crust

This lemon curd cheesecake tart recipe is very, very creamy and full of lemon flavor! Besides all the lemon in the silky lemon curd, it has lemon zest in the crust as well. I also infused the crust with basil and it brings out the lemon flavor beautifully, besides adding a floral and fresh note to every bite. It’s a super easy make-ahead dessert. This tart is so happy and vibrant, it will make you smile with every bite!

Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes

These easy Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes are simply bursting in fragrant summer flavors! I made a Jasmine rice salad with sautéed halloumi, black olives, red onions, Parmesan cheese and a red wine vinaigrette full of earthy herbs. Made in barely 45 minutes, it’s the perfect summer meal, super fresh and light!

less than an hour recipes, savory eatsDev AmadeoJuly 18, 2021summer, tomatoes, cheese, hearty, herbs, thyme, olive oil, an hour or less, onions, olivesComment

Cheesy and Creamy Paccheri with Sautéed Mushrooms and Shallots

savory eats, pasta recipesDev AmadeoJanuary 10, 2021mushrooms, olive oil, thyme, cheese, herbsComment

Farmers Market Extra Creamy Pasta (made with coconut milk)

Even if the holidays are mega officially here and we wish to eat our weight (and the neighbor’s) in cookies and cake, we still need to eat, right?! Like real, substantial food I mean. That’s why I needed to share with you this super creamy pasta I made the other day using coconut milk, all the fresh squash from the season and lots of earthy herbs for a warm and comforting pasta meal. No heavy cream or butter this time. All the creaminess of the sauce comes purely from the coconut milk, the starch from the pasta water and all the cheese melted into it.

savory eats, pasta recipesDev AmadeoNovember 9, 2020cheese, rosemary, thyme, creamy pasta, olive oil, easter, herbsComment

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Sage Butter and Manchego Cheese

Today I’m very excited to share this creamy pumpkin risotto recipe with you. It’s infused with sage at different stages of the cooking process and I glossed it up with a good sprinkle of a sweet and salty Manchego cheese. This is such a compelling dish! I love how a simple risotto could make any occasion feel extra special!

savory eatsDev AmadeoSeptember 21, 2020pumpkin, fall, herbs, cheese, an hour or less Comments

Summer Herb Pasta with Toasted Pistachios

This is an easy summer herb pasta that should be in your repertoire. The pasta sauce is infused with fragrant herbs and cheese, plus it’s served with a generous amount of whipped burrata, ricotta and cream cheese for an insanely simple and delicious meal. And you'll make it in less than 25 minutes, and that’s including prep time!