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…
Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi baked with tomato and mozzarella) – Campania
Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi baked with tomato and mozzarella) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Healthy, Quick and Easy (use store bought gnocchi and tomato sauce), Gluten free (use store bought gluten free gnocchi). This is a favourite Italian dish…
Polpo e patate (octopus and potato salad) – Liguria
Polpo e patate (octopus and potato salad) – Liguria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 50 mins Of all the seafood salads, my favourite is octopus and potato. It is very simple and costs little to make but is meaty and delicious. In Liguria, we eat this salad…
Costolette di agnello alla griglia (grilled lamb chops with rosemary, garlic and anchovy)
Costolette di agnello alla griglia (grilled lamb chops with rosemary, garlic and anchovy) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 17 mins I first tried this dish at 10 Greek Street in London. I love the combination of textures and flavours. The slightly smokey, creamy aubergine (eggplant) flavoured with…
Busiate con pesto di melanzane (pasta with aubergine puree) – Sicilia
Busiate con pesto di melanzane (pasta with aubergine puree) – Sicilia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 hour 25 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy free* eliminate the cheese, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian, Season: Summer This is a simple, healthy and easy sauce to make….
Coniglio alla San Ramese (rabbit or chicken with rosemary and olives) – Liguria
Coniglio alla San Ramese (rabbit or chicken with rosemary and olives) – Liguria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins There are many traditional Ligurian recipes for rabbit similar to the one below although I use the more readily available chicken instead of rabbit. The dish does…
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…
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…
Pesce al cartoccio (fish baked in parchment paper)
Pesce al cartoccio (fish baked in parchment paper) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free This is a super simple yet impressive dish. It can be flavoured in different ways: tomatoes, garlic, olives and rosemary or capers, anchovies and parsley….
Spaghetti con gamberi di fiume (spaghetti with crayfish)
Spaghetti con gamberi di fiume (spaghetti with crayfish) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Quick and Easy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta This is a super elegant and effortless dish. My children squeal with delight when they see it on the…