Ellen Volpin Rocha Private Chef

11/06/2025

Transforming ingredients into unforgettable memories."

29/03/2025

Today, I want to share a piece of Italian culinary history with you: the authentic recipe for Pesto Genovese, directly from the Pesto Genovese Consortium. An explosion of flavors that tells the story of Liguria in every spoonful.
Ingredients of Excellence:
* Basilico Genovese DOP (Protected Designation of Origin): The green heart of this recipe, fragrant and unmistakable.
* Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The sweetness that binds all the flavors together.
* Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and Pecorino DOP (Fiore Sardo): The savoriness that enhances the basil.
* Vessalico Garlic: A decisive yet balanced touch.
* Pine Nuts: The crunchy and delicate note.
* Coarse Salt: The binder that harmonizes everything.
Traditional Preparation:
The real magic happens in the marble mortar, with the wooden pestle. An ancient gesture that transforms simple ingredients into a velvety cream:
* Start by crushing the garlic with the salt, creating an aromatic base.
* Add the pine nuts, continuing to crush.
* Then it's the basil's turn, leaf by leaf, with rotating movements.
* Finally, the grated cheeses and the oil, poured in a thin stream, complete the work.
Valuable Tips:
* The quality of the ingredients makes the difference.
* Delicacy in processing preserves the color and flavor of the basil.
* The mortar, if possible, offers a unique sensory experience.
A Modern Alternative:
For those with less time, a low-speed blender is a valuable ally, but always taking care not to overheat the ingredients.
Conclusion:
Pesto Genovese is more than a sauce: it's a cultural heritage, a symbol of tradition and quality. Share this post with those who love authentic cuisine, and leave a comment with your secrets for perfect pesto!

01/09/2024

sometimes you also cook for your children when they ask for fish. but I made a simple and quick dish, not from a restaurant

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06/08/2024

Italian style seafood starter

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28/06/2024

Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside.
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23/06/2024

On this sunny day in London I propose a seafood starter in perfect Italian style. 🇮🇹😉
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15/06/2024

discover the offer on my website. ITALIAN APERICENA 🇮🇹🍾🍸🥂
What is an aperitif? An extended aperitif, a cocktail party where you eat, and it becomes your own dinner. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

15/06/2024

Menu - Italian rainy days
This menu recalls the tradition of Tuscan and Roman cuisine, discover the menu and the cost on my website and write privately for information.

Chef Ellen, Private Chef in BROMLEY and KENT for private dinners, parties, weddings, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic and gluten-free menus. Traditional Italian, English, Latin and French cuisine. Specializing in Italian cuisine and special diets.

13/06/2024

Paccheri with lobster are always unique and special, the flavor of the sea meets the taste of Italian wheat and Sicilian Pachino cherry tomatoes. Enjoy

06/06/2024

It's a big year for Disfrutar in Barcelona.

The highly anticipated list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was revealed on Wednesday 5 June in a glitzy and glamourous live awards ceremony held at Wynn Las Vegas. The event brought together the best chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality industry i...

05/06/2024

If you want to find out how to make real GENOVESE FOCACCIA. these are the steps of the real recipe.
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FOCACCIA GENOVESE INGREDIENTILe dosi di questa Focaccia Genovese sono per una teglia 40 x 25 ma trovate la ricetta completa con il foglio di calcolo per calc...