Brasato al Barolo (beef braised in red wine) – Piemonte Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 3 hours 30 mins Total time 27 hours 30 mins Brasato al Barolo is a signature dish of Piemonte. The key to this dish is using the correct cut of beef. It will make the difference…
Cotoletta alla parmigiana (chicken Parmesan) – Emilia Romagna
Cotoletta alla parmigiana (chicken Parmesan) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 32 mins Total time 37 mins This recipe is a favourite with children the world over. We ate this dish with family friends on a scorching summer night in Modena. We dined in a town square watching the…
Costolette di agnello alla griglia (grilled lamb chops with rosemary, garlic and anchovy)
Costolette di agnello alla griglia (grilled lamb chops with rosemary, garlic and anchovy) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 17 mins I first tried this dish at 10 Greek Street in London. I love the combination of textures and flavours. The slightly smokey, creamy aubergine (eggplant) flavoured with…
Coniglio alla San Ramese (rabbit or chicken with rosemary and olives) – Liguria
Coniglio alla San Ramese (rabbit or chicken with rosemary and olives) – Liguria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins There are many traditional Ligurian recipes for rabbit similar to the one below although I use the more readily available chicken instead of rabbit. The dish does…
Magrone d’anatra con marasche (duck with cherry sauce) – Veneto
Magrone d’anatra con marasche (duck with cherry sauce) – Veneto Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Gluten free, Kids, Dairy free, Quick and Easy This is a recipe from the Padova area in the Veneto and there is a similar recipe of duck with fruit…
Branzino al sale (salt baked sea bass)
Branzino al sale (salt baked sea bass) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: gluten-free, dairy-free, quick and easy Baking food in a salt crust uses the same principle as the earth oven but is infinitely more convenient. The vast quantities of salt required leave a…
Porchetta (roast pork with crackling) – Umbria
Porchetta (roast pork with crackling) – Umbria Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 6 hours 15 mins Total time 6 hours 20 mins Categories: Gluten free, Dairy free, KidsThe simple mention of the word “porchetta” makes most Italians salivate. This is a traditional dish originating in Umbria but is also common in…
Pesce al cartoccio (fish baked in parchment paper)
Pesce al cartoccio (fish baked in parchment paper) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free This is a super simple yet impressive dish. It can be flavoured in different ways: tomatoes, garlic, olives and rosemary or capers, anchovies and parsley….
Scaloppine al limone (veal escalopes with lemon) -Lombardia
Scaloppine al limone (veal escalopes with lemon) -Lombardia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 8 mins Total time 13 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten Free, Dairy free, Healthy, Quick and EasyThis is a quintessential Italian dish, made quickly at home and can be served with salad. In Italy, this dish is made with…
Rombo al forno con patate (roast turbot with potatoes)
Rombo al forno con patate (roast turbot with potatoes) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Kids, healthy, gluten free, dairy free My favourite way to prepare turbot (and can be used with other meaty white fish such as sea bass, gilthead…