Melanzane alla parmigiana d’estate (Summer aubergine / eggplant parmesan) Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins Categories: Healthy, Quick and Easy, Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy-free*(leave out mozzarella), Season: Summer The first recipe is a summer take on everyone’s favourite – aubergine (eggplant) parmesan. While I begin…
Insalata di farro con zucchine e pecorino (farro salad with zucchini and pecorino)
Insalata di farro con zucchine e pecorino (farro salad with zucchini and pecorino) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free* (leave out pecorino), Quick and Easy Farro in Italy usually refers to emmer wheat but can also be spelt or einkorn depending which…
Verdure grigliate (grilled mixed vegetables)
Verdure grigliate (grilled mixed vegetables) Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy-Free, Gluten free, Season: Spring/Summer/Autumn Grilled vegetables are a standard starter on many menus across Italy. It makes for a delicious variety of flavours, textures and colours. It is also very…
Carciofi alla romana (artichokes with parsley, garlic and mint) -Lazio
Carciofi alla romana (artichokes with parsley, garlic and mint) -Lazio Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 20 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Healthy, Gluten free, Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn I love this dish and it pairs perfectly with roasted lamb. It can be served hot or…
Agretti / Barba di frate con acciughe e aglio (oppositeleaf Russian thistle with anchovy and garlic)
Agretti / Barba di frate con acciughe e aglio (opposite leaf Russian thistle with anchovy and garlic) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 7 mins Total time 12 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian*leave out anchovy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Agretti have a textures similar to samphire and a flavour…
Melanzane alla parmigiana / Parmigiana di melanzane (Aubergine Parmesan / Eggplant Parmesan) – Sicily and Campania
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…
Broccoli con aglio, peperoncino e acciughe (broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli and anchovy)
Broccoli con aglio, peperoncino e acciughe (broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli and anchovy) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids*leave out chilli, Vegetarian *leave out anchovy, Healthy, Dairy Free, Quick and Easy, Gluten free Many vegetables can be cooked in this manner particularly greens…
Pinzimonio (crudité with olive oil dip) – Toscana
Pinzimonio (crudité with olive oil dip) – Toscana Print Prep time 30 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Healthy, Quick and Easy Pinzimonio is served as a starter or as a side dish in Toscana. It is very simple and healthy. It is the perfect dish during the…
Patate al forno (roast potatoes)
Patatine al forno (roast potatoes) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegetarian This recipe makes the best roast potatoes ever. The recipe can be made in stages, which is particularly helpful several courses will be…