Chef Nicolas Di Giovanni
Personal Chef In RafzOver 20 years experience as personal chef, catering designer and services. I also give cooking courses. I began my studies in 2001 at Argentine Institute of Gastronomy, continue in Brazil, and finally return to Italy.
My profile: International and Regional Haute Cuisine with a healthy orientation. Also custom cuisine as Vegan, Vegetarian, Celiac...
My proposal: Unforgettable trip around the world through the palate.
My most recent experiences:
Italy: La Contea Restaurant and ski center (italian Tyrol), Rendena Golf, Castello Giacomo Becchi (Genoa) ; Argentina: Indian Embasy ; Brazil: Govardhan Yoga Institute
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Fantastic travel arround the world...
I learned to cook at...
IAG - Chef school Buenos Aires and Brazil
A cooking secret...
Passion, Order, Clean, and Travel all the time...
My menus
Indian samosa: Fried pastries stuffed with potatoes, cashews nuts and spices
Chinese/Japanese steamed dumplings stuffed with beef or vegetables
Crunchy fried tempura of deliciuos vegetables, with soy-ginger sauce
Sweet and sour soup with noodles, mushrooms and ginger
Traditional handmade sushi, with wasabi sauce
Fish croquettes, wit spicy cucumber slices macerated in sesame oil
Sauce to choose: Mango and mint ; Peanuts and tamarind ; Coconut and yogurt ; Chinese sweet and sour ; Soy and ginger
Chicken and vegetables curry stew in creamy flavoured sauce, with basmati rice
Indian kofta meatballs in creamy coconut sauce, with basmati rice
Japanese tofu hamburguer in sweet and sour sauce, with green leaves and grilled vegetables
Almonds pudding with delicious fresh red fruit sauce
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Chidwa: Indian snack mix with puffed rice, potatoes and nuts
Gajar Vada: Carrots, coconut and cashew croquettes
Pakora: Deep fried vegetables battered in chickpeas paste
Mango chutney, with chili, ginger and mint
Raita: Indian salad with raw vegetables and yogurt
Sambar: Traditional soup with Indian lentils (Dal), vegetables and tamarind
Steamed Basmati rice
Malai Kofta: Potatoes and cheese balls,with creamy coconut sauce
Burfi: Dense milk based sweet, with chickpea flour, coconut and nuts
Shrikhand: Creamy desert of yogurt, saffron, pistachio and cardamom
Gift: Chai Tea with milk and Bengal spices + 1 Dessert
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Traditional handmade sushi, with wasabi sauce
Nikuman: Steamed dumplings stuffed with meat, mushrooms and ginger
Tempura: Battered and deep fried vegetables Japanese style
Sunomono: Thin cucumber slices sweet and sour, macerated in sesame oil
Gomae: Green vegetables with Gomasio of sesame
An asian Sauce to choose: Mango and mint ; Peanuts and tamarind ; Coconut and yogurt ; Chinese sweet and sour ; Soy and ginger
Missoshiro: Miso soup with Tofu, Vegetables and Noodles
Yakisoba: Fried noodles with seitan meat and vegetables, with soy sauce and wine
Japanes Curry with Basmati rice
Almonds pudding with delicious fresh red fruit sauce
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Handmade fresh corn crunchy Nachos
Frijoles Refritos: Red beans paste with spices
Guacamole: Typical fresh avocado sauce, with tomatoes, fresh coriander and lemon
Pico de Gallo Sauce of fresh tomatoes, green chili, onions and fresh coriander
Creamy Cheddar cheese sauce
Tex-Mex Tacos: Handmade corn tortillas, stuffed with smoked chorizo, ragú with tomatoes, potatoes and cheese
Chicken Tacos: Handmade corn tortillas, stuffed with chicken slices and grilled bell peppers
Tex-Mex Salad of avocado, raw vegetables and beans, with yogurt sauce, cilantro and honey
Mexican Rice, with chicken slices, vegetables, cilantro and spices
Mexican Mac and Cheese pasta, with beans, corn, bell peppers and cheddar sauce
Tex-Mex Soup with chicken slices, vegetables, toasted tortillas and sour cream
Tex-Mex Arizona Potatoes, baked and stuffed with Chilli con Carne and cheese
Coconut pudding with dates
Dark chocolate pudding
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Velouté creamy and soft soup of peas and almonds, with fresh yogurt
Toast with goat cheese, honey and figs
Fish Provencal Fritters, with green capers sauce and Dijon mustard
Zuckini slices with cream of Roquefort cheese, roasted walnuts and virgin walnuts oil
Tartines or Canapes: Tapenade of olives, and anchovies, Rouille saffron sauce, Roquefort cheese
Asparagus with Lauris mayonnaise cream sauce perfumed with paprika
Complet Salad of Nice, with green leaves, vegetables, olives and tuna
Ratatouille of Mediterranean vegetables and herbs of Provence, with basmati rice
Quiche of cheese, eggs, zuckini and smoked bacon, with fresh green leaves
Saracen Crepes with ham and french cheeses or spinach, with apple chutney
Chicken Ragout Stew, with champignon, carrots, thym and red wine
Hachis Parmentier pie of beef and potatoe puree
Tartiflette gratin pie of potatoes, Reblochon cheese, smoked bacon, fresh cream and nutmeg
Molten Chocolate Fondant Cake, with fresh red fruit sauce
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Italian “Bruschetta al Pesto”: Italian bread with basil pesto sauce and mini tomatoes
Caprese Salad: Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil, with extravirgin olive oil
Zuckini Carpaccio: Fine leaves of zuckini and celery bars, marinated with Sorrento lemon
Sweet and sour Sicilian eggplant caponata with tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts and fresh basil
Endive wafers with gorgonzola blue cheese cream, smoked bacon and walnuts
Alpine salad with radicchio, roasted pine nuts, crunchy smoked bacon, mountain cheese cubes and walnut oil
Rise and parmesan saffron balls, stuffed with beef ragu, chili and fresh peas
Risotto creamy with delicious selection of Italian forest mushrooms
Risotto creamy with red radicchio leaves
Potato gnocchi stuffed with four Italian cheeses and walnuts, in pink sauce of tomatoes, cream and fresh basil
Pasta with delicious selection of Italian forest mushrooms and mascarpone cheese sauce
Spinach, cheese and ham Lasagne with creamy béchamel white sauce
Minestrone Soup with pasta, beans and vegetables, with fresh basil pesto sauce
Spaghetti with grill peppers cream sauce, and crunchy pistachios of Sicily
Bolognese Lasagne of italian beef ragu, cover with creamy béchamel sauce and parmesan cheese
Tuscany meatballs in traditional italian tomatoes sauce
Chicken, potatoes and vegetables stew, in creamy curry sauce
Chicken cutlets with potatoes pure with toasted almonds and hazelnuts or green salad
Vegetables and ham omelette (frittata) with green salad and apple chutney
Eggplant Parmigiana pie with tomatoes sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese, with green leaves
Classic Tiramisu
Italian Brownies of dark chocolate and walnuts, with fresh red fruit sauce
Panna Cotta with blueberry sauce
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Caprese Salad: Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil, with extravirgin olive oil
Mix of Spanish Tapas: Stuffed olives, sheep cheese and mini mushrooms bruschettas
Babaganoush eggplant puree with yogurt and Tahine sesame paste
Turkish Pide boat pastries of spinach and cheese, with Muhammara peppers sauce
Pitta bread with 3 sauces: Hummus, Tzatziki and Muhammara
Greek puff pastry stuffed with Feta cheese and greek origan
Spanish Gazpacho cold soup, with fresh tomatoes, raw vegetables and extra-virgin olive oil
Fish provenzal fritters, with green capers and fresh herbs sauce
Middle East spiced beef ragu pastries Fatay, with creamy chickpeas and Tahina hummus
Red Turkish lentils soup with carots and tomatoes, with Basmati rice
Cous Cous with delicious flavoured stew with chicken, vegetables, spices and saffron
Kofta meatballs with Tahina and yogurt sauce, with Basmati rice
Valencian Paella of chicken, beans, vegetables and yellow saffron rice with rosemary perfume
Greek Mousaka of eggplant pie stuffed with beef ragu spiced with fresh herbs and cinnamon, and cover with delicious bechamel and Feta cheese
Classic Tiramisu
Halwa dessert of semola, cinnamon and wallnuts
Natillas vanilla pudding with cinamon
Crunchy Baklava with walnuts, almonds and pistachios, profumed with rose water
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