Pizza di Pasqua / Crescia di Pasqua / Pizza al formaggio (cheese bread) – Le Marche Print Prep time 15 hours Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 16 hours 15 mins Pizza di Pasqua from Le Marche, meaning “Easter pizza” is also known as crescia di Pasqua and pizza al formaggio,…
Lasagne alla bolognese (lasagne) – Emilia Romagna
Lasagne alla bolognese (lasagne) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian*substitute meat sauce for grilled vegetables, Gluten free*use gluten free dry lasagne Everyone loves lasagne. While the dish itself takes a while to cook, it is a great dish…
Polenta con tuorlo, Parmigiano-Reggiano, castagne e tartufi bianchi (polenta with poached egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, chestnut cream and white truffles) -Piemonte
Polenta con tuorlo, Parmigiano-Reggiano, castagne e tartufi bianchi (polenta with poached egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, chestnut cream and white truffles) -Piemonte Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free*leave out cheese, Healthy, Season: Autumn As it happens, I discovered this dish on…
Bongo / Profiteroles (cream puffs) – Toscana
Bongo / Profiteroles (cream puffs) – Toscana Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian Profiteroles are everyone’s favourite. While profiteroles and choux pastry are generally considered to be of French origin (think eclairs), they were invented by one of Catherine de’ Medici’s…
Choux pastry (pasta beignet)
Choux pastry (pasta beignet) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Choux pastry is a versatile recipe which can be used for both sweet and savoury creations. It is most famously used in eclairs and cream puffs (profiteroles/bongo) filled with cream, custard or mousse and croquemnbouche coated…
Chocolate mousse (mousse al cioccolato)
Chocolate mousse (mousse al cioccolato) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Gluten free, Kids, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy Chocolate mousse is always a crowd pleaser and is an easy dessert for a dinner party because it can be prepared in advance. It can also be…
Pastiera (Easter ricotta pie)- Campania
Pastiera (Easter ricotta pie)- Campania Print Prep time 4 hours Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 5 hours 45 mins This is a traditional Easter dish and is one of the most famous dishes in Naples. The story of its origin begins with a fairy tale, that the Neapolitans made offerings…
Polpettone (meatloaf) – Emilia Romagna
Polpettone (meatloaf) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free breadcrumbs Polpettone, known as meatloaf in America, is made in several regions in Italy with many variations. It is typically made free form however and cooked…
Torta di ricotta e limone (lemon ricotta cake) – Sardegna
5.0 from 1 reviews Torta di ricotta e limone (lemon ricotta cake) – Sardegna Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This cake is simple to make and delicious. I have had the recipe a long time but can no longer remember the source….
Torta genovese con panna e fragole (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries)
Torta genovese (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries) Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids Genoise sponge cake is often served sandwiching pastry cream or whipped cream with fruit or jam. It is also delicious filled with lemon curd or another flavour curd (try passion fruit for…