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…
Insalata di farro con pomodorini e tonno (farro, tomato, tuna and olive salad)
Insalata di farro con pomodorini e tonno (farro, tomato, tuna and olive salad) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 40 mins Most of the time “farro” refers to emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccum) but einkorn (Triticum monococcum) and spelt (Triticum spelta) are also referred to as “farro”. Today farro…
Asparagi gratinati (asparagus and Parmesan gratin)
Asparagi gratinati (asparagus and Parmesan gratin) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 22 mins Total time 32 mins This recipe works great for both a starter and as a side dish. I like to make big trays of these for dinner parties so that guests can help themselves. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe…
Frittata di zucchine (courgette / zucchini omelette)
Frittata di zucchine (courgette / zucchini omelette) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten Free, Dairy Free*eliminate cheese, Vegetarian Here is a quick, simple and nutritious dish which works well as a starter, light lunch or as a main with a…
Crostoni ai funghi (mushroom toast)
Crostoni ai funghi (mushroom toast) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Healthy, Gluten free*Use gluten free bread, Dairy free*eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy Wild mushrooms are too good to resist. I love to saute them with some garlic, parsley and splash of vinegar. When the…
Crostini prosciutto e fichi (prosciutto and fig toast)
Crostini prosciutto e fichi (prosciutto and fig toast) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 2 mins Total time 7 mins Long summer days are meant to be spent swimming in the sea, soaking up much-needed, vitamin-D-filled sunshine and taking long walks on warm nights filled with still air, not overheating in the…
Asparagi e prosciutto (asparagus wrapped in prosciutto)
Asparagi e prosciutto (asparagus wrapped in prosciutto) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is the perfect dish this time of year. Fat, juicy spears of asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto and cooked to a crisp. If the weather is lovely, pop these…
Bruschetta con asparagi (grilled asparagus bruschetta)
Bruschetta con asparagi (grilled asparagus bruschetta) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins This is based on one of my favourite ways to make asparagus- grilling it with lemon zest and olive oil and then finishing it in lemon juice. The base of the asparagus is then…
Fritto di fiori di zucca (fried courgette/zucchini flowers) – Lazio
Fritto di fiori di zucca (fried courgette/zucchini flowers) – Lazio Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Our wedding was at a winery at the end of the summer. After the ceremony, guests mingled outside enjoyed the sun setting over the vineyards while sharing some bubbly and…
Choux pastry (pasta beignet)
Choux pastry (pasta beignet) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Choux pastry is a versatile recipe which can be used for both sweet and savoury creations. It is most famously used in eclairs and cream puffs (profiteroles/bongo) filled with cream, custard or mousse and croquemnbouche coated…