Pesce spada alla siciliana (swordfish with capers, olives and tomatoes) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Today swordfish are reducing in numbers so if swordfish is not available or you prefer to use something more sustainable, try monkfish. The taste is different…
Sardenaira / Pizzalandrea (focaccia topped with tomato, anchovy, olives and capers) – Liguria
Sardenaira / Pizzalandrea (focaccia topped with tomato, anchovy, olives and capers) – Liguria Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 3 hours Categories: Healthy, Dairy-free*substitute water for the milk, Vegetarian*leave out the anchovies Pissaladière is a caramelised onion, anchovy and olive topped bread from Nice,…
Polpette di ricciola (fish cakes) – Sicilia
Polpette di ricciola (fish cakes) – Sicilia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Dairy free, Kids, Healthy, Gluten-free (substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour and use gluten free breadcrumbs), quick and easy Traditional Sicilian fish cakes can be made out of amberjack, mullet, tuna, swordfish, sardines, anchovies…
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…
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…
Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia
5.0 from 1 reviews Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia Print Prep time 35 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Healthy, Kids, Gluten free, Season: Summer There are many variations on caponata depending which region of Sicily the recipe originates. This one is…
Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta)
Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Healthy, Kids*eliminate chilli, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy-free Prawn pasta is a favourite in my household. We make it in a similar style to puttanesca with the olives…
Spaghetti alla puttanesca (spaghetti with olives, tomato, anchovies and capers) – Campania
Spaghetti alla puttanesca (spaghetti with olives, tomato, anchovies and capers) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-free, Vegetarian* leave out the anchovy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Healthy, Quick and Easy The origin of the peculiar name of this dish,…