Sapori …. Welcome to My Virtual Italian Restaurant & Cook Book
August 25, 2011 in Uncategorized
Welcome to ‘Sapori” my Virtual Italian Restaurant / Cook Book …. This is a unique ‘Weightless’ eating experience darlings, order whatever you wish and as many portions as your heart desires because you won’t gain any weight!
I know that you can look up recipes on the search function on my blog or any blog for that matter, but I have a bad habit of naming my posts completely, absurdly, totally misleadingly e.g. Broken Noses and Chicken and Prawn Spicy Paella! This is NOT GOING TO MAKE FOR EASY REFERENCING!
After reading Jane-Anne Hobbs’ article on recipe writing (Do yourself a huge favour and click on the link and go and have a read … sage advice.) I have realised that I need to pay a lot of attention to ‘some’ details on my blog ie. Titles and measurements! I have trouble finding my OWN recipes on my blog ha ha …
Simply click on the title of the dish you want to make to reveal the recipe and method.
Starters
Ribbons of pasta smothered in a creamy garlic and mushroom sauce
Short pasta sweating it out in a bath of mind blowing chilli tomato & basil sauce
A Southern Italian Speciality, a moulded pasta cake made from spaghetti
with a bolognaise saiuce & peas … worthy of special celebration –
crack out the sparklers!
Layers of pasta, cheese and tomato & Brinjal sauce oozing all over your plate.-
Ideal to serve at a Poker Game.
The perfect dish for lovers to share ….. Lady & The Tramp food.
Mains
Osso Bucco with Risotto alla Milanese
Veal shin slow roasted in a rich tomato sauce on a bed of Saffron
and parmesan Risotto ……
Scallopine Di Vitello al Marsala
Veal escalope stuffed with mushrooms, ham & Mozzarella cheese in
a Marsala Wine sauce.
A flavour sensation of Spicy chicken & Prawns cooked in saffron
blushed paella – this is a one dish meal – ideal for a group of hungry campers.
Chilli Ginger Prawns with Riso Saporito
Finger licking juicy prawns prepared with chilli and ginger
Served with a traditional Italian savoury rice.
Desserts
Figs, Honey & Walnut Chocolate Phylo Parcels
Decadent hot little baked parcels of figs & walnuts oozing with honey…
Bibs required
Italian ice cream oozing with Amaretto liqueur and crunch
Amaretti biscuits …
Tiramisu – Coffee & Liqueur drenched fingers with a creamy topping
Crank up the opera – Nessun dorma ….. No one sleeps after this
Italian Classic hit of espresso & cream drenched sensation.
Congratulations to Adam on winning Masterchef Australia and congratulations to Callum for coming second – he is an outstanding you chap who is going to achieve great heights me thinks!!!
Next Friday I will post my Asian Cook Book … I need to think of a fabulous
title …. any ideas?
Have a wonderful weekend all.
As always
Buon Appetito
Xxx
jan
Sous-Chef said on August 25, 2011
Please don’t change your style my little sis, I like you just the way you are!
janicetripepi said on August 26, 2011
Ah, thanks Sue. I don’t think my style will change – but I am one of those people who seldom cooks with measurements so I just need to pay a bit more careful attention to them I guess. TGIF xxxx Have a great weekend xxxx jan
mitzireddy said on August 26, 2011
U are regarded as one of SA’s best bloggers – so u already have a winning style – no need to change, Jan – we luv your posts and recipes. Luv this recipe book idea. Enjoy your weekend, Jan.
tandy.sinclair said on August 26, 2011
love the cook books Jan – very clever idea which I might have to ‘steal’ xxx
ninatimm said on August 26, 2011
Brilliant Jan, I agree with all other comments. You are amazing!
Zabwan said on August 26, 2011
Whilst I fully agree with Jane-Anne Hobbs’ brilliant advice, I also feel too much uniformity will turn us all into copy-cat bloggers, so keep your wonderful, romantic, cheerful blogging style, your quirky recipe layout, and your clever ideas – like this ‘menu’ – divine!!! Mwah!
janicetripepi said on August 26, 2011
Thanks Zabs – for sure, I can only blog ‘My Way” but there is always room for improvement … Have a faaaaaab weekend … the weather should be goodxxxx jan
janicetripepi said on August 26, 2011
Ag danikie Liefie xxx lekker naweek xxx jan
kat64 said on August 26, 2011
The one good thing about advice is – you don’t have to take it. I love your style of blogging – not only does it make me want to pack my bags and live in Italy, but it reminds me of my dearest friend, (an Italian) and another thing is the joy that bubbles from your posts.
I vote you write just the way you do!
Have a fantastic weekend.
janicetripepi said on August 26, 2011
I am trying to make my recipes more accessable and easier to locate so I shall be posting a selection of recipes in this ‘virtual book form’ once a week … using different themes .. Have an awesome weekend xxxx jan
janicetripepi said on August 26, 2011
Hey Mitzi – thanks hun I really appreciate your comment. Just trying to be the best I can be I guess – and I am going to post a book a week – with different themes … the objective is to make my recipes more accessable. Have a great weekend angel xxx jan
janicetripepi said on August 26, 2011
Thanks Witch Twin – I do agree with Jane though, that it’s easy to be less than mindful about some aspects of blogging. I cook very much according to my families likes and tastes and often say a handful of this or that. I remember the days when I couldn’t cook anything and try to blog in a way that makes it easy for ANYONE to follow my recipe – and even encourages them to try out something new. I shall never change my style per se – but I feel the need to be a little more precise with ingredients and measurements. I also agree that listing alternate names ie. aubergine / brinjal is a good idea as is a list of where one can obtain the more unusual ingredients that I sometimes offer – but as for my writing style … that’s me and I can’t do a thing about that!!! So you are stuck with that … ha ha Have a great weekend xxxx jan
Kitchengirl said on August 26, 2011
I adore this xxxx
Kitchengirl said on August 26, 2011
LOTS of Jan in one post – amazeballs!
Foodandthefab said on August 26, 2011
This is so clever Jan. And your recipes and pics so inviting! Now, come on over and let’s do a day long pasta and other Italian yummies demo. Happy weekend! x
pinkpolkadot said on August 26, 2011
Wonderful recipes, Jan!! I also agree with Jane’s wonderful suggestions but there is nothing wrong with your posts – you have a wonderful writing style which is always enjoyable! Your recipes are great!! Enjoy the weekend!
ilovecooking said on August 28, 2011
In a word, brilliant. Very clever girl you. XXX
janicetripepi said on August 28, 2011
Thanks babe xxx
janicetripepi said on August 28, 2011
Thanks Ish – it would be my pleasure hey – nothing that I enjoy more than a good old cook off! xxxx jan xxx
janicetripepi said on August 28, 2011
Thanks Pinks – I appreciate your kind comment but I still think that I can improve some what … gotta keep on trying to be better xxxx have a great week xxx jan
janicetripepi said on August 28, 2011
Thanks Anne … I really do try to deliver something different every now and again – and my referencing needs loads of attention xxxxx jan xxx
drizzleanddip said on August 29, 2011
Absolutely fabulous Jan! s xx
janicetripepi said on August 29, 2011
Thanks Sam – when I do write my cookbook I shall call it Sapori – my deli too! and cooking school …. plans plans plans … gotta set oneself goals xxx Have a great day hun xxxx
Lovely said on June 4, 2012
What a pleasure to meet soemnoe who thinks so clearly