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a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Baccalà mantecato (whipped dried cod) – Veneto

Baccalà mantecato (whipped dried cod) – Veneto   Print Prep time 72 hours Cook time 10 mins Total time 72 hours 10 mins   Baccalà mantecato is a favourite in our family and it has been to my utter disappointment that until now I have not been able to share a perfect recipe for it…. 

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Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)

  Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)   Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins   Historically, it was rare to have an oven at home and food to be baked was brought to the baker to be placed in the oven. Everyone could deep-fry however, so… 

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Insalata di farro con pomodorini e tonno (farro, tomato, tuna and olive salad)

Insalata di farro con pomodorini e tonno (farro, tomato, tuna and olive salad)   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 40 mins   Most of the time “farro” refers to emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccum) but einkorn (Triticum monococcum) and spelt (Triticum spelta) are also referred to as “farro”. Today farro… 

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Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria

  Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria   Print Prep time 40 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 40 mins   This is a great starter which works well as a main for any vegetarians. It could also be served as a side dish with a meaty meatloaf and be… 

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Crostoni ai funghi (mushroom toast)

Crostoni ai funghi (mushroom toast)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins   Categories: Healthy, Gluten free*Use gluten free bread, Dairy free*eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy Wild mushrooms are too good to resist. I love to saute them with some garlic, parsley and splash of vinegar. When the… 

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Crostini prosciutto e fichi (prosciutto and fig toast) 

Crostini prosciutto e fichi (prosciutto and fig toast)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 2 mins Total time 7 mins   Long summer days are meant to be spent swimming in the sea, soaking up much-needed, vitamin-D-filled sunshine and taking long walks on warm nights filled with still air, not overheating in the… 

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Sardenaira / Pizzalandrea (focaccia topped with tomato, anchovy, olives and capers) – Liguria

Sardenaira / Pizzalandrea (focaccia topped with tomato, anchovy, olives and capers) – Liguria   Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 3 hours   Categories: Healthy, Dairy-free*substitute water for the milk, Vegetarian*leave out the anchovies Pissaladière is a caramelised onion, anchovy and olive topped bread from Nice,… 

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Crescia sfogliata (flaky flatbread) – Le Marche

Crescia filled with salame ciascuolo and formaggio di fossa (cave aged cheese)

Crescia sfogliata (flaky flatbread) – Le Marche   Print Prep time 1 hour 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins   Crescia sfogliata is a flaky, slightly addictive flatbread from the town of Urbino in Le Marche. The recipe dates back to medieval times. The possibilities for the fillings include… 

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Asparagi e prosciutto (asparagus wrapped in prosciutto)

Asparagi e prosciutto (asparagus wrapped in prosciutto)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins   Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is the perfect dish this time of year. Fat, juicy spears of asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto and cooked to a crisp. If the weather is lovely, pop these… 

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Cappon magro (seafood and vegetable platter)- Liguria

Cappon magro (seafood and vegetable platter)- Liguria   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 2 hours 5 mins   Cappon magro is a Ligurian dish, traditionally served on Christmas eve when according to Catholic tradition, families would abstain from eating meat. Fish and seafood were served instead. This… 

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