Pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta with potatoes and cheese) – Lombardia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins From the town of Teglio in the Valtellina district in Lombardia which borders Switzerland, comes these buckwheat tagliatelle pasta which are cooked with potatoes and Savoy cabbage. The whole…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pansotti (triangular ravioli filled with greens and cheese) – Liguria
Pansoti (triangular ravioli filled with greens and cheese) – Liguria Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Healthy, Season: Spring Pansoti are a quintessentially Ligurian dish traditionally paired with salsa alle noci (walnut sauce). It can also be served with olive oil…
Zuppa di fagioli (bean soup) – Toscana
5.0 from 1 reviews Zuppa di fagioli (bean soup) – Toscana Print Prep time 12 hours Cook time 5 hours 30 mins Total time 17 hours 30 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian* eliminate the meat This is the perfect dish for a cold day. It is a nutritious soup and can be made…