Sgroppino (lemon Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 11 mins Whoever decided to combine sorbet and a spritz is an absolute genius. Sgroppino is a traditional digestif from Venice which combines lemon sorbet with vodka and prosecco; sort of an alcoholic slushy. It is the perfectly light sweet…
Marmellata di visciole (cherry jam)
Marmellata di visciole (cherry jam) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins This is one of my favourite jams, perfect for making with sour cherries. Lemon is key to the recipe as it is full of pectin which helps the jam to set. If you…
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….
Branzino al sale (salt baked sea bass)
Branzino al sale (salt baked sea bass) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: gluten-free, dairy-free, quick and easy Baking food in a salt crust uses the same principle as the earth oven but is infinitely more convenient. The vast quantities of salt required leave a…
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…
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….
Scaloppine al limone (veal escalopes with lemon) -Lombardia
Scaloppine al limone (veal escalopes with lemon) -Lombardia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 8 mins Total time 13 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten Free, Dairy free, Healthy, Quick and EasyThis is a quintessential Italian dish, made quickly at home and can be served with salad. In Italy, this dish is made with…
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…
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…
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….