Pitta ripiena calabrese / pitta china calabrese (stuffed flatbread) – Calabria Print Prep time 1 hour 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Pitta is a typical Easter dish in Calabria and is typically eaten the same day it is made. Pitta is perfect for picnics as a…
Cappon magro (seafood and vegetable platter)- Liguria
Cappon magro (seafood and vegetable platter)- Liguria Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 2 hours 5 mins Cappon magro is a Ligurian dish, traditionally served on Christmas eve when according to Catholic tradition, families would abstain from eating meat. Fish and seafood were served instead. This…
Fritto di fiori di zucca (fried courgette/zucchini flowers) – Lazio
Fritto di fiori di zucca (fried courgette/zucchini flowers) – Lazio Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Our wedding was at a winery at the end of the summer. After the ceremony, guests mingled outside enjoyed the sun setting over the vineyards while sharing some bubbly and…
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…
Salsa verde (parsley sauce)
Salsa verde (parsley sauce) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 6 mins Categories: Healthy, Quick and easy, Vegetarian *eliminate the anchovy, Gluten free, Dairy freeSalsa verde means green sauce and is a common sauce in many regions in Italy, particularly those which serve it as an accompaniment to…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Bagna Cauda (warm garlic anchovy dip) – Piemonte
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…