2.0 from 1 reviews Bagna Cauda (warm garlic anchovy dip) – Piemonte Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy-Free* substitute water for the milk, Gluten-Free, Season: winter Bagna cauda means “hot bath” in Italian and is a dip for vegetables. Bagna cauda…
Crostoni di cavolo nero (Tuscan black cabbage bruschetta) – Toscana
Crostoni di cavolo nero (Tuscan black cabbage bruschetta) – Toscana Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Gluten free*use gluten free bread, Healthy, Season: Winter It is surprising how delicious this dish is considering its simplicity and its use of…
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…
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Kids Piadina are a typical dish of Romagna where there are many informal restaurants with outside seating during the summer frequented by families and groups. Piadine can be enjoyed with various sauces, sautéed…
Gnocco fritto / Crescentina fritta / Pinzin / Torta fritta (fried bread) – Emilia Romagna
Gnocco fritto / Crescentina fritta / Pinzin / Torta fritta (fried bread) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 2 hours These small pieces of puffed fried bread are served with salami, prosciutto or cheese to stuff the bread with. I love the informal…
Polpettine (meatballs)
Polpettine (meatballs) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate the cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Meatballs are a symbolic Italian food outside of Italy. In Italy however meatballs are rarely on the menu. Meatballs are served as main…
Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia
Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian*leave out the meat, Dairy free*leave out the cheese and butter, Gluten free *substitute cornstarch/cornflour for flour and gluten free breadcrumbs for breadcrumbs Everyone loves these rice fritters….
Torta verde (chard and ricotta pie) – Liguria
Torta verde (chard and ricotta pie) – Liguria Print Prep time 2 hours 15 mins Cook time 1 hour 10 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Vegetarian This is best baked in a metal cake tin so that the pastry crisps on the bottom as well. Store bought puff pastry…
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…
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…