Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato, basil and almond pesto)- Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This is a simple, healthy dish to make, particularly if you use or make a pasta made from ancient Sicilian grains or Kamut. This is a quintessential…
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…
Pasta alla Norma (tomato, aubergine and ricotta salata pasta) – Sicilia
Pasta alla Norma (tomato, aubergine and ricotta salata pasta) – Sicilia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 1 hour Total time 2 hours Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy Free*leave out the cheese, Gluten free*use gluten-free pasta, Season: Summer Pasta alla Norma is a quintessential Siclian dish named for the opera, Norma, written by Catania…
Minestrone alla Genovese (vegetable soup)- Liguria
Minestrone alla Genovese (vegetable soup)- Liguria Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy, Dairy Free*leave out cheese I do find it tempting to tamper with this dish everytime I make it. It seems illogical that simply…
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…
Risi e bisi (risotto with peas) – Veneto
1.0 from 1 reviews Risi e bisi (risotto with peas) – Veneto Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Healthy*substitute olive oil for butter, Dairy free* substitute olive oil for butter and eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy* substitute store bought stock or water for…
Pappa col pomodoro (tomato and bread soup) – Toscana
Pappa col pomodoro (tomato and bread soup) – Toscana Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 2 hours Total time 2 hours 20 mins Categories: Healthy, Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Season: Summer This soup originates from Siena in Toscana and was a traditional way to use up leftover bread. It can be…
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…
Insalata di fagioli col tonno veloce (quick white bean and tuna salad) -Toscana
Insalata di fagioli col tonno veloce (Quick white bean and tuna salad) Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Healthy, Dairy free, Gluten free Everyone loves this dish and the flavour improves overnight so you can make it in advance. This is a very good salad…
Bruschetta con pomodoro (tomatoes and basil on grilled bread) – Abruzzo Molise
Bruschetta con pomodoro (tomatoes and basil on grilled bread) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Dairy Free, Kids, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free bread, Season: Summer This is a simple, healthy summer starter which is loved everywhere in the world. The…