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…
Frittata di zucchine (courgette / zucchini omelette)
Frittata di zucchine (courgette / zucchini omelette) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten Free, Dairy Free*eliminate cheese, Vegetarian Here is a quick, simple and nutritious dish which works well as a starter, light lunch or as a main with a…
Lasagne al pesto (pesto lasagne) – Liguria
Lasagne al pesto (pesto lasagne) – Liguria Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Kids, Gluten free *use gluten free pasta and see note for béchamel substitute Pesto lasagne is the combination of two great Italian recipes- lasagne and pesto sauce. The pesto…
Tiella di palombo e patate (potato and fish casserole) – Puglia
Ciambotta (summer vegetable stew)
Fritto di fiori di zucca (fried courgette/zucchini flowers) – Lazio
Fritto di fiori di zucca (fried courgette/zucchini flowers) – Lazio Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Our wedding was at a winery at the end of the summer. After the ceremony, guests mingled outside enjoyed the sun setting over the vineyards while sharing some bubbly and…
Tagliatelle di zucchine (grilled courgette ribbons)
Tagliatelle di zucchine (grilled courgette ribbons) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Courgette ribbons are great as a starter with other grilled vegetables, burrata cheese, olives and prosciutto. They are also a perfect side dish. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Contorno (Side dish) Cuisine: Inter-regional Serves:…
Insalata di farro con zucchine e pecorino (farro salad with zucchini and pecorino)
Insalata di farro con zucchine e pecorino (farro salad with zucchini and pecorino) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free* (leave out pecorino), Quick and Easy Farro in Italy usually refers to emmer wheat but can also be spelt or einkorn depending which…
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…