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…
Puntarelle alla Romana (winter chicory salad with anchovy and garlic) -Lazio
Puntarelle alla Romana (winter chicory salad with anchovy and garlic) -Lazio Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 1 hour 31 mins In the winter, puntarelle (a type of endive typical in and around Rome) begin to pop up in the markets. The long, young, crisp leaves…
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…
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…
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…
Pinzimonio (crudité with olive oil dip) – Toscana
Pinzimonio (crudité with olive oil dip) – Toscana Print Prep time 30 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Healthy, Quick and Easy Pinzimonio is served as a starter or as a side dish in Toscana. It is very simple and healthy. It is the perfect dish during the…