Melanzane alla parmigiana / Parmigiana di melanzane (Aubergine Parmesan / Eggplant Parmesan) – Campania or Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 2 hours Categories: Kids*can chop up and mix with cooked pasta, Vegetarian, Gluten free (substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour) The name of this dish…
Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio
Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and easy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta Carbonara refers to the word carbonari which means “charcoal burners. There are differing explanations as to…
Impasto per pizza napoletana (pizza dough) – Campania
5.0 from 1 reviews Impasto per pizza napoletana (pizza dough) – Campania Print Prep time 4 hours 40 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 4 hours 41 mins Making your own pizza dough is simple but requires some advance preparation so that the dough has time to ferment. The second fermentation…
Prosciutto melone (prosciutto and melon)
Prosciutto melone (prosciutto and melon) Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Dairy Free, Healthy, Season: Summer This is a classic recipe and very popular at restaurants. It is incredibly simple yet elegant. A variation on this dish (one I prefer) is to serve it with…
Schiacciata con l’uva (Tuscan sweet focaccia with grapes) – Toscana
Schiacciata con l’uva (Tuscan sweet focaccia with grapes) – Toscana Print Prep time 3 hours 30 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 4 hours 10 mins Categories: Kids *without rosemary, Vegetarian, Healthy, Dairy Free, Season: Autumn This sweet bread is traditionally made during the grape harvest season in Toscana. It is…
Torta gianduia (hazelnut chocolate layer cake) – Piemonte
Torta gianduia (hazelnut chocolate layer cake) – From Piemonte Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids* has nuts, Vegetarian Torta gianduia is my husband’s favourite cake and originates from his home region of Piemonte. The cake is utterly addictive and we have…
Glassa al cioccolato (chocolate glaze)
Glassa al cioccolato (chocolate glaze) Print Prep time 1 min Cook time 16 mins Total time 17 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy This is a simple but delicious chocolate glaze which remains glossy and moist. It is the perfect glaze for cakes and tarts. This recipe was taught to me by…
Pasta frolla (short crust pastry)
Pasta frolla (short crust pastry) Print Prep time 2 hours 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 2 hours 55 mins There are two methods of making pastry: the traditional method and the modern method (recommended). The traditional method mixes the dry ingredients together and then adds the cold butter to…
Torta di cioccolato (chocolate cinnamon cake) – Valle d’Aosta
Torta di cioccolato (chocolate cinnamon cake) – Valle d’Aosta Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This recipe has been adjusted from a recipe from the restaurant at the Grand Hotel Cour-maison in Pre’-saint-didier, just outside Courmayeur. The key to making…
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This cake is even better the day after it is made as it absorbs the flavour of the apples. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Dolci (Dessert) Cuisine: Emilia-Romagna…