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Laura Sofía Varela Hello! Welcome To Laura Sofía Varela. Your daily dose of food inspiration. Serving up fresh recipes, tips, and kitchen tricks. 🍽️

09/09/2026

Christmas time calls for mascarpone cream 🤍 The perfect pairing for panettone and pandoro on every Italian Christmas table. Have you ever tried it?

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07/01/2026

Have you ever made panna cotta?
It's simple, quick and delicious.

Ingredients:
• 500 ml of heavy cream (2 cups + 1 tbsp)
• 150 ml of milk (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)
• 125 g of sugar (2/3 cup)
• 8 g of gelatin
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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07/01/2026

Sicilian Pasta is so delicious!

Ingredients:
• 320 g of rigatoni pasta (11.3 oz)
• 2 eggplants
• 600 ml of tomato puree (2 cups + 1/2 cup)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 6 basil leaves
• 300 g of mozzarella (10.6 oz)
• 70 g of grated Parmesan (1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste
• vegetable oil for frying q.s.

Bake the pasta at 355F (180C) for about 30 minutes.

Notes:
• Let it cool down a bit before serving it
• You can even freeze it for up to 2 months

07/01/2026

Mini Eggplant Parmesan Inspired Bites in a Pan, so easy and delicious.

The traditional eggplant parmigiana is a bit different but this mini eggplants bites are definitely worth the try and much quicker to make.

07/01/2026

Here is a very simple way to make a delicious creamy Sicilian almond granita. It's perfect to eat in the summertime with a nice brioche on the side. Check out my YouTube Channel for the brioche recipe if you like.

INGREDIENTS for Sicilian Almond Granita (about 2 portions):

400 g ice cubes (14.1 oz)
100 g almonds (1 cup)
80 g sugar (1/3 cup)
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

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07/01/2026

When life gives you 🍋, make lemon cheesecake.

It's creamy and refreshing at the same time.

Ingredients:
• 180 g of dry cookies (6.3 oz)
• 100 g of butter (1/2 cup)
• 500 g of spreadable cheese (2 cups + 3 tbsp)
• 250 g of liquid fresh cream (1 cup + 1 tbsp)
• 120 g of icing sugar (1 cup)
• 90 g of sugar (1/4 cup + 3 tbsp)
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) + 50 ml of lemon juice (3 tbsp)
• zest of 1 lemon
• 10 g of gelatine sheets
• 15 g of corn starch (2 tbsp)
• 100 ml of water (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
• yellow food coloring to taste (optional)

Save the recipe for when you feel inspired to make it 😉

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07/01/2026

Easy Summer Banana Bread ✨☀️🍌

Do you know what the most important ingredient is to make a delicious banana loaf?..
Strawberries 🍓

Of course, that's my personal opinion, but if you have never tried adding strawberries to your banana bread, I strongly suggest you do. They add a very nice touch of sweetness.

Recipe:
2 eggs
2 bananas
3/4 cup brown sugar (150 g)
2 cups flour (250 g)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips (100 g)
3/4 cup strawberries (100 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup melted butter (75 g)
1/4 cup yogurt (60 g)

Notes:
- Bake for about 55 minutes at 350F (176 C)
- Check if the loaf is ready with a toothpick
- Make sure to butter the loaf pan
- Use any other berries if you like

Save this recipe for when you have ripe bananas 😉

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07/01/2026

Picture yourself in sunny Sicily with a plate of Pasta alla Norma – a classic recipe that brings together eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and salted ricotta cheese. Che meraviglia!

Recipe for 2 people:
160 g pasta (5.6 oz)
1 eggplant (about 250 g)
300 g sauce (1 cup + 1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove
Basil
Salted ricotta cheese

Buon Appetito! ✨🇮🇹

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07/01/2026

Oven-Baked Crispy Mushroom Quesadillas ✨

07/01/2026

Fluffy Yogurt Cake (No Scale or Measuring cups Needed)

This is one of the easiest Italian cakes you could ever make. It's super soft, citrusy and perfect with a cappuccino or a cup of tea.

The best part? You don't even need a scale or measuring cups. We directly use the yogurt pot itself to measure everything.

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