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…
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…
Magrone d’anatra con marasche (duck with cherry sauce) – Veneto
Magrone d’anatra con marasche (duck with cherry sauce) – Veneto Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Gluten free, Kids, Dairy free, Quick and Easy This is a recipe from the Padova area in the Veneto and there is a similar recipe of duck with fruit…
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….
Rombo al forno con patate (roast turbot with potatoes)
Rombo al forno con patate (roast turbot with potatoes) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Kids, healthy, gluten free, dairy free My favourite way to prepare turbot (and can be used with other meaty white fish such as sea bass, gilthead…
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Kids Piadina are a typical dish of Romagna where there are many informal restaurants with outside seating during the summer frequented by families and groups. Piadine can be enjoyed with various sauces, sautéed…
Abbacchio (roast lamb) from Lazio
Abbacchio (roast lamb) from Lazio Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Dairy-Free, Easy, Gluten free *substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour, Season: Spring Abbacchio is the name in Lazio for milk-fed lamb which has tender, flavourful meat further enhanced by rosemary and garlic. It used…
Polpettine (meatballs)
Polpettine (meatballs) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate the cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Meatballs are a symbolic Italian food outside of Italy. In Italy however meatballs are rarely on the menu. Meatballs are served as main…
Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (ribbon pasta with wild boar sauce) – Toscana
Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (ribbon pasta with wild boar sauce) – Toscana Print Prep time 6 hours Cook time 2 hours 30 mins Total time 8 hours 30 mins Categories: Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Season: Autumn/Winter This recipe requires some advance planning but there is not much hands on preparation….