Cacio e pepe (pasta with pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce) – Lazio Print Prep time 2 hours Cook time 15 mins Total time 2 hours 15 mins Cacio e pepe appears at first glance to be a simple Italian dish. There are only 3 ingredients, although this could also be said of…
Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)
Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers) Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins Historically, it was rare to have an oven at home and food to be baked was brought to the baker to be placed in the oven. Everyone could deep-fry however, so…
Asparagi gratinati (asparagus and Parmesan gratin)
Asparagi gratinati (asparagus and Parmesan gratin) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 22 mins Total time 32 mins This recipe works great for both a starter and as a side dish. I like to make big trays of these for dinner parties so that guests can help themselves. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe…
Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria
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…
Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach)
Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins This is a classic dish in our home for Easter lunch. Sadly anyone who has had the frozen or ready-made versions of cannelloni may shudder at its mention but…
Frittata di riso (rice omelette) -Lombardia
Frittata di riso (rice omelette) -Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 45 mins This recipe produces a crispy crusted rice omelette with a creamy core and spots of oozing cheese. Children adore it and when cut into wedges, it is the perfect meal-on-the-go or picnic food. Cut-up…
Ravioli gnudi alla fiorentina (spinach and ricotta dumplings) – Toscana
Ravioli gnudi alla fiorentina (spinach and ricotta dumplings) – Toscana Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins These feather-light balls of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses with a hint of nutmeg take a warm bath in sage infused butter before being served. They are the perfect…
Necci (chestnut crepes) – Toscana
Necci (chestnut crepes) – Toscana Print Prep time 2 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 17 mins Necci are a traditional sweet from the mountain communities in the provinces of Pistoia, Garfagnana and Lunigiana. They have a sweet earthiness about them which marry perfectly with the honey drizzled over them. Creamy ricotta…
Rotolo di magro (pasta wheels stuffed with spinach and ricotta) – Emilia-Romagna
Rotolo di magro (pasta wheels stuffed with spinach and ricotta) – Emilia-Romagna Print Prep time 3 hours Cook time 25 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins This is the vegetarian version of a classic Emilian dish that includes chicken giblets, sausage, minced veal and liver in the filling. The vegetarian version…
Risotto con radicchio (risotto with radicchio) – Veneto
Risotto con radicchio (risotto with radicchio) – Veneto Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 45 mins Radicchio is the perfect foil to fatty meats in particular. Radicchio salad with a selection of salumi is always nice. Cooking radicchio takes some of the bite out of the bitterness. We…
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