Cacio e pepe (pasta with pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce) – Lazio Print Prep time 2 hours Cook time 15 mins Total time 2 hours 15 mins Cacio e pepe appears at first glance to be a simple Italian dish. There are only 3 ingredients, although this could also be said of…
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…
Piselli al prosciutto (peas with prosciutto) – Lazio
Piselli al prosciutto (peas with prosciutto) – Lazio Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 40 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-free*substitute olive oil for the butter, Gluten free, Healthy, Vegetarian*eliminate the prosciutto This is the perfect spring time side dish. Children particularly love it tossed with plain pasta, particularly farfalle…
Pasta alla checca (pasta with fresh tomatoes) – Lazio
Pasta alla checca (pasta with fresh tomatoes) – Lazio Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 10 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Sometimes tomato based salads become boring and while the hot weather makes one scream for fresh, raw fruit and vegetables, deep in your soul you still want to eat…
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…
Vignarola (spring vegetable stew) – Lazio
Pizza di Pasqua / Crescia di Pasqua / Pizza al formaggio (cheese bread) – Le Marche
Pizza di Pasqua / Crescia di Pasqua / Pizza al formaggio (cheese bread) – Le Marche Print Prep time 15 hours Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 16 hours 15 mins Pizza di Pasqua from Le Marche, meaning “Easter pizza” is also known as crescia di Pasqua and pizza al formaggio,…
BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) – Campania
BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 50 mins The 19th of March is the Festa di San Giuseppe in Italy in honour of Joseph, Jesus Christ’s step-father. It is celebrated as Father’s Day and a type of doughnut, Bignè di San Giuseppe is…
Puntarelle alla Romana (winter chicory salad with anchovy and garlic) -Lazio
Puntarelle alla Romana (winter chicory salad with anchovy and garlic) -Lazio Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 1 min Total time 1 hour 31 mins In the winter, puntarelle (a type of endive typical in and around Rome) begin to pop up in the markets. The long, young, crisp leaves…
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…