Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers) Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins Historically, it was rare to have an oven at home and food to be baked was brought to the baker to be placed in the oven. Everyone could deep-fry however, so…
Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach)
Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins This is a classic dish in our home for Easter lunch. Sadly anyone who has had the frozen or ready-made versions of cannelloni may shudder at its mention but…
Crostata di riso (rice custard tart)
Crostata di riso (rice custard tart) Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 1 hour 50 mins This rice custard tart is a delicious combination of a creamy, vanilla-flecked rice pudding with a caramelised top all baked in a crisp shortbread crust. It’s the perfect cure for…
Gnocchi all romana (semolina slices baked with Parmigiano-Reggiano) -Lazio
Gnocchi all romana (semolina slices baked with Parmigiano-Reggiano) -Lazio Print Prep time 4 hours Cook time 40 mins Total time 4 hours 40 mins Here is the recipe for creamy semolina slices baked until golden topped with butter and melted Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. 100 grams of chopped ham can be added to these, if…
Minestra di zucca (pumpkin soup) – Lombardia
Minestra di zucca (pumpkin soup) – Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins The most important part of this recipe is to select a pumpkin variety that is delicious. As this soup is from Lombardia, it is accordingly enriched with the bounty of the region -…
Torta di mele e Nutella (apple Nutella cake)
Torta di mele e Nutella (apple Nutella cake) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 15 mins There is nothing more comforting than a slice of warm apple cake on a brisk day. What I like about this recipe is the very high ratio of apples to…
Frittata di maccheroni (pasta omelette) – Campania
Frittata di maccheroni (pasta omelette) – Campania Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Quick and easy, Kids, Healthy, Gluten-free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian Frittata di pasta is a genius way of using up all the handfuls of different-shaped pastas lurking in the cupboard or leftover…
Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy pancake with lingonberry jam) – Alto Adige
Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy pancake with lingonberry jam) – Alto Adige Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins A few summers ago, staying in the mountains outside the spa town of Merano in the German-speaking region of Alto-Adige, we discovered Kaiserschmarrn. This fluffy concoction is similar to a sweet…
Crescia sfogliata (flaky flatbread) – Le Marche
Crescia sfogliata (flaky flatbread) – Le Marche Print Prep time 1 hour 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins Crescia sfogliata is a flaky, slightly addictive flatbread from the town of Urbino in Le Marche. The recipe dates back to medieval times. The possibilities for the fillings include…
Agnello di sfoglia Pasquale (chocolate and vanilla mille-feuille) – Lombardia
Agnello di sfoglia Pasquale (chocolate and vanilla mille-feuille) – Lombardia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins This is a typical Easter cake from the provinces of Pavia and Lodi in Lombardy. It is layers of puff pastry typically baked and then cut into three…
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