Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria Print Prep time 40 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 40 mins This is a great starter which works well as a main for any vegetarians. It could also be served as a side dish with a meaty meatloaf and be…
Gnocchi alla zucca (pumpkin gnocchi) – Lombardia
Gnocchi alla zucca (pumpkin gnocchi) – Lombardia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Gluten free *substitute polenta for flour, Dairy free*substitute olive oil for butter Pumpkin gnocchi are common in the north of Italy, particularly Lombardy. Crushed amaretti can be…
Pizza con patate e rosmarino (rosemary and potato pizza)
Pizza con patate e rosmarino (rosemary and potato pizza) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy-free*eliminate cheese and cream This recipe sounds unreal, potatoes and pizza, but I promise you it is incredibly delicious. The potatoes and crispy, the cheese gooey and the…
Pollo e patate (chicken and chips)
Pollo e patate (chicken and chips) Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 1 hour Total time 25 hours I use my beloved heavy, black cast iron frying pan to make this dish, rendering down the fat from the pancetta and frying the garlic until golden. In a typical pollo e patate, the…
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…
Peperoni e patate / Pipi e patate (peppers and potatoes) – Calabria
Peperoni e patate / Pipi e patate (peppers and potatoes) – Calabria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins The simplicity of the dish is deceptive as the resulting flavours are complex and anything but simple. The key here is to use flavoursome peppers. Another name for…
Tiella di palombo e patate (potato and fish casserole) – Puglia
Ciambotta (summer vegetable stew)
Cappon magro (seafood and vegetable platter)- Liguria
Cappon magro (seafood and vegetable platter)- Liguria Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 2 hours 5 mins Cappon magro is a Ligurian dish, traditionally served on Christmas eve when according to Catholic tradition, families would abstain from eating meat. Fish and seafood were served instead. This…
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…