Mallorredus (saffron semolina gnocchi) – Sardegna Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 8 mins Total time 1 hour 8 mins Mallorredus derives from “malloru” meaning “calf in the dialect of the Campidano area. They are chewy homemade durum wheat meal pasta infused with saffron. They pair perfectly with a tomato sausage sauce…
Torta Colonne (cherry tart/pie) – Puglia
Torta Colonne (cherry tart/pie) – Puglia Print Prep time 3 hours Cook time 30 mins Total time 3 hours 30 mins I was walking down the road on a particularly grey miserable drizzly day when I spotted a crate of sour cherries. They were a bright, shiny race car red and I could…
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…
Crostata alle pesche (fresh peach pie)
Crostata alle pesche (fresh peach pie) Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins This is my absolutely favourite summer pie. Typically crostata means a tart made with jam or a pie filled with custard or cream and can be topped with fruit. This version skips…
Crostata di castagne, cioccolato e pere (chestnut, chocolate and pear tart) – Valle d’Aosta
Crostata di castagne, cioccolato e pere (chestnut, chocolate and pear tart) – Valle d’Aosta Print Prep time 1 hour 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 50 mins This is my husband’s favourite dessert. It makes the best use of local ingredients in Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta in the autumn…
Pizza di Pasqua / Crescia di Pasqua / Pizza al formaggio (cheese bread) – Le Marche
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,…
BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) – Campania
BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 50 mins The 19th of March is the Festa di San Giuseppe in Italy in honour of Joseph, Jesus Christ’s step-father. It is celebrated as Father’s Day and a type of doughnut, Bignè di San Giuseppe is…
Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato almond pesto)- Sicilia
Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato, basil and almond pesto)- Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This is a simple, healthy dish to make, particularly if you use or make a pasta made from ancient Sicilian grains or Kamut. This is a quintessential…
Busiate (cork screw-shaped pasta)-Sicilia
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…