Pizza di Pasqua / Crescia di Pasqua / Pizza al formaggio (cheese bread) – Le Marche Print Prep time 15 hours Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 16 hours 15 mins Pizza di Pasqua from Le Marche, meaning “Easter pizza” is also known as crescia di Pasqua and pizza al formaggio,…
Puntarelle alla Romana (winter chicory salad with anchovy and garlic) -Lazio
Puntarelle alla Romana (winter chicory salad with anchovy and garlic) -Lazio Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 1 hour 31 mins In the winter, puntarelle (a type of endive typical in and around Rome) begin to pop up in the markets. The long, young, crisp leaves…
Tonno di Chianti (tuna of Chianti/pork confit)
Tonno di Chianti (tuna of Chianti/pork confit) Print Prep time 72 hours Cook time 6 hours Total time 78 hours Categories: Dairy free, Gluten free This is an ancient recipe which has been recently revived by Dario Cecchini of Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano di Chianti. While this dish takes a few days…
Choux pastry (pasta beignet)
Choux pastry (pasta beignet) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Choux pastry is a versatile recipe which can be used for both sweet and savoury creations. It is most famously used in eclairs and cream puffs (profiteroles/bongo) filled with cream, custard or mousse and croquemnbouche coated…
Pitta di patate / Pizza di patate (potato casserole with tomato, capers, olives and anchovy) – Puglia
Pitta di patate / Pizza di patate (potato casserole with tomato, capers, olives and anchovy) – Puglia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, kids, healthy Pizza di patate is traditionally served as a starter but I also like it for lunch with…
Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia
5.0 from 1 reviews Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia Print Prep time 35 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Healthy, Kids, Gluten free, Season: Summer There are many variations on caponata depending which region of Sicily the recipe originates. This one is…
Crescia coi graselli (focaccia with crackling) – Le Marche
Melanzane alla parmigiana d’estate (Summer aubergine / eggplant parmesan)
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…
Zuppa di melone con prosciutto (melon soup with prosciutto crisps)
Zuppa di melone con prosciutto (Melon soup with prosciutto crisps) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Categories: Healthy, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian* (leave out the prosciutto), Dairy-Free, Gluten free, Kids, Season: Summer This is a play on the traditional prosciutto and melon starter, common in Italy…