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…
Torta genovese (Genoise sponge cake) – Liguria
5.0 from 1 reviews Torta genovese (Genoise sponge cake) – Liguria Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Categories: Kids This sponge cake is typically filled with pastry cream or whipped cream (sometimes flavoured), preserves, and/or fresh fruit. This recipe is a more modern and…
Crostata (short crust jam tart)
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…
Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia
Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 15 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Dairy-free*substitute olive oil for butter, Kids (see note), Gluten free *substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour This is one of the few Italian dishes where the main course…
Torta verde (chard and ricotta pie) – Liguria
Torta verde (chard and ricotta pie) – Liguria Print Prep time 2 hours 15 mins Cook time 1 hour 10 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Vegetarian This is best baked in a metal cake tin so that the pastry crisps on the bottom as well. Store bought puff pastry…
Schiacciata con l’uva (Tuscan sweet focaccia with grapes) – Toscana
Schiacciata con l’uva (Tuscan sweet focaccia with grapes) – Toscana Print Prep time 3 hours 30 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 4 hours 10 mins Categories: Kids *without rosemary, Vegetarian, Healthy, Dairy Free, Season: Autumn This sweet bread is traditionally made during the grape harvest season in Toscana. It is…
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This cake is even better the day after it is made as it absorbs the flavour of the apples. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Dolci (Dessert) Cuisine: Emilia-Romagna…