Spiedini di maiale (grilled pork and fennel skewers) – Toscana Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins One of the most ingenious uses I have seen of day-old bread in Italy (of which there are innumerable) is to skewer chunks of bread between meat and grill them….
Arista (standing rib roast of pork with rosemary and garlic) – Toscana
Arista (standing rib roast of pork) – Toscana Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins Arista is a 14th century Tuscan dish consisting of a pork loin, partially separated from the ribs, and roasted with garlic, rosemary and sage. Often potatoes are added…
Mallorredus alla campidanese (saffron semolina gnocchi with tomato sausage sauce) – Sardegna
Mallorredus alla campidanese (saffron semolina gnocchi with tomato sausage sauce) – Sardegna Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Mallorredus all campidanese is a combination of chewy homemade durum wheat meal pasta infused with saffron and dressed with a tomato sausage sauce. Author: Woo Wei-Duan…
Insalata di arance, olive e finocchio (orange, fennel and olive salad) – Sicilia
Insalata di arance, olive e finocchio (orange, fennel and olive salad) – Sicilia Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins We had another version of this dish when we visited Sicily where winter melon (musk melon like honeydew or casaba) was substituted for the then out of season oranges. Both versions…
Porchetta (roast pork with crackling) – Umbria
Porchetta (roast pork with crackling) – Umbria Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 6 hours 15 mins Total time 6 hours 20 mins Categories: Gluten free, Dairy free, KidsThe simple mention of the word “porchetta” makes most Italians salivate. This is a traditional dish originating in Umbria but is also common in…
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…
Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia
Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate cheese and substitute wine or water for milk, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy Spaghetti and meatballs is a favourite amongst children and adults love…
Risi e bisi (risotto with peas) – Veneto
1.0 from 1 reviews Risi e bisi (risotto with peas) – Veneto Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Healthy*substitute olive oil for butter, Dairy free* substitute olive oil for butter and eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy* substitute store bought stock or water for…
Brodo vegetale (vegetable stock) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)
Brodo vegetale (vegetable stock) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Healthy Vegetable broth is the base for soups, risottos and many other dishes. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Ricetta di base (Base recipe) Serves: 1.2 litres Ingredients…