Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria Print Prep time 40 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 40 mins This is a great starter which works well as a main for any vegetarians. It could also be served as a side dish with a meaty meatloaf and be…
Agnello con carciofi (lamb and artichoke stew)
Agnello con carciofi (lamb and artichoke stew) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 2 hours Total time 2 hours 15 mins The combination of lamb and artichokes makes a classic spring time dish, particularly for Easter. Different versions of this dish abound where garlic is used together with or instead of onion,…
Tiella di palombo e patate (potato and fish casserole) – Puglia
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…
Vignarola (spring vegetable stew) – Lazio
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…
Risotto alla primavera (spring vegetable risotto) -Veneto / Toscana
Risotto alla primavera (spring vegetable risotto) -Veneto / Toscana Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins From Veneto (vegetarian) or Toscana (with meat), Primo (First course) Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Healthy*can substitute butter with olive oil, Dairy Free* substitute butter with olive oil and eliminate the cheese,…
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…
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…