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…
Polenta
Polenta Print Prep time 2 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 42 mins Polenta is a traditional staple food from northern Italy. It is most frequently made with yellow cornmeal, but traditionally referred to a mixture of cereals and legumes as it existed before corn was brought to Italy from America. Polenta…
Ciambotta (summer vegetable stew)
Asparagi alla griglia (grilled asparagus)
Asparagi alla griglia (grilled asparagus) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins This is my favourite way to cook asparagus. If the weather outside is too cold or rainy to barbecue, use a grill pan. It can also be turned into a starter by serving it on…
Tagliatelle di zucchine (grilled courgette ribbons)
Tagliatelle di zucchine (grilled courgette ribbons) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Courgette ribbons are great as a starter with other grilled vegetables, burrata cheese, olives and prosciutto. They are also a perfect side dish. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Contorno (Side dish) Cuisine: Inter-regional Serves:…
Melanzane alla parmigiana d’estate (Summer aubergine / eggplant parmesan)
Melanzane alla parmigiana d’estate (Summer aubergine / eggplant parmesan) Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins Categories: Healthy, Quick and Easy, Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy-free*(leave out mozzarella), Season: Summer The first recipe is a summer take on everyone’s favourite – aubergine (eggplant) parmesan. While I begin…
Insalata di farro con zucchine e pecorino (farro salad with zucchini and pecorino)
Insalata di farro con zucchine e pecorino (farro salad with zucchini and pecorino) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free* (leave out pecorino), Quick and Easy Farro in Italy usually refers to emmer wheat but can also be spelt or einkorn depending which…
Verdure grigliate (grilled mixed vegetables)
Verdure grigliate (grilled mixed vegetables) Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy-Free, Gluten free, Season: Spring/Summer/Autumn Grilled vegetables are a standard starter on many menus across Italy. It makes for a delicious variety of flavours, textures and colours. It is also very…
Broccoli con aglio, peperoncino e acciughe (broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli and anchovy)
Broccoli con aglio, peperoncino e acciughe (broccoli cooked with garlic, chilli and anchovy) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids*leave out chilli, Vegetarian *leave out anchovy, Healthy, Dairy Free, Quick and Easy, Gluten free Many vegetables can be cooked in this manner particularly greens…
Patate al forno (roast potatoes)
Patatine al forno (roast potatoes) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegetarian This recipe makes the best roast potatoes ever. The recipe can be made in stages, which is particularly helpful several courses will be…