What should I cook today? GialloZafferano's menu for Sunday, November 8

Today's menu offers five recipes full of flavor, from great traditional classics to simple dishes you can make at home. We start with mondeghili, the typical Milanese meatballs, then move on to saffron risotto, creamy and fragrant. For the main course, we have pan-fried sausage, flavored with white wine and aromatic herbs, served with irresistible 'mpacchiuse potatoes with onion. And to end on a sweet note, a soft carrot cake, perfect for breakfast or a snack too.

Mondeghili (Milanese meatballs) are a specialty of Lombard cuisine, a delicious appetizer rich in flavor that tells the whole story of Milanese tradition. These tasty meatballs are made with different types of meat, stale bread, eggs, and grated cheese, while lemon zest and nutmeg add an unmistakable aroma. Golden on the outside and soft on the inside, mondeghili are also an excellent example of no-waste cooking, created to make the most of leftovers. Serve them piping hot to start the menu with a great traditional classic!

Saffron risotto is a creamy, golden first course, made with Carnaroli rice and scented with one of the most prized spices in cooking. It is a great classic of Lombard tradition and owes its charm to the intense color and aroma of saffron, which coats the grains evenly. The preparation is simple and lets a few well-chosen ingredients shine, from vegetable broth to grated cheese, with a final creaming that completes the dish. It is often served with ossobuco, but it is also at its best on its own as part of a traditional menu.

Pan-fried sausage is a simple and flavorful main course, perfect when you want to bring something tasty to the table without spending too much time at the stove. The sausages are browned in a pan and deglazed with white wine, while rosemary, sage, bay leaf, and garlic add an irresistible aroma. The result is tender, juicy meat, full of flavor and ready in just a few steps. Serve it with 'mpacchiuse potatoes with onion for a rustic and delicious pairing!

'Mpacchiuse potatoes with onion are a typical side dish from Calabrian tradition, simple but full of flavor. Made with just a few ingredients, such as potatoes and onions, they stand out for their soft interior and the golden crust that forms during cooking in a pan. Their distinctive name refers precisely to the potatoes that tend to stick to one another, creating a rustic and irresistible dish. Perfect for serving with many meat main courses, they are even more delicious alongside pan-fried sausage!

Carrot cake is a soft and fragrant dessert, perfect for anyone who loves simple, genuine flavors. Made without milk, it stands out for its tender texture and the delicate taste of carrots, enriched by almond flour and the citrusy notes of orange. Easy to make, it is a cake that wins everyone over with its simplicity and can be made even more indulgent with a glaze. Ideal to enjoy at the end of a meal, it is also perfect for a nourishing breakfast or a homemade snack!