Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids This fresh fruit tart is a crowd pleaser. They are sold in pastry shops all over Italy as small individual tarts are large ones to share. They can be topped with…
Torta verde (chard and ricotta pie) – Liguria
Torta verde (chard and ricotta pie) – Liguria Print Prep time 2 hours 15 mins Cook time 1 hour 10 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Vegetarian This is best baked in a metal cake tin so that the pastry crisps on the bottom as well. Store bought puff pastry…
Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) – Campania
Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) – Campania Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins Categories: Kids* eliminate chilli, Healthy, Dairy-free, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta This dish is entirely dependent on the quality of the clams you procure and how well…
Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio
Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and easy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta Carbonara refers to the word carbonari which means “charcoal burners. There are differing explanations as to…
Torta di cioccolato (chocolate cinnamon cake) – Valle d’Aosta
Torta di cioccolato (chocolate cinnamon cake) – Valle d’Aosta Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This recipe has been adjusted from a recipe from the restaurant at the Grand Hotel Cour-maison in Pre’-saint-didier, just outside Courmayeur. The key to making…
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia
Torta di mele ferrarrese (apple cake) – Emilia Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour Categories: Kids, Vegetarian This cake is even better the day after it is made as it absorbs the flavour of the apples. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: Dolci (Dessert) Cuisine: Emilia-Romagna…
Branzino con finocchio (sea bass cooked with fennel)
Branzino con finocchio (sea bass cooked with fennel) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Fennel and fish are a traditional pairing. Caramelising the fennel bulb in advance deepens the flavour of the fennel and adds a…
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…
Bruschetta con fave e pecorino (broad bean and pecorino on toasted bread)
Bruschetta con fave e pecorino (broad bean and pecorino on toasted bread) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 45 mins Categories: Dairy Free*leave out the cheese, Kids (some kids prefer peas to broad beans), Quick and Easy*use frozen broad beans, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free bread, Season:…
Costoletta alla milanese (breaded veal cutlets) – Lombardia
Costoletta alla milanese (breaded veal cutlets) – Lombardia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Dairy Free* substitute olive oil for butter and don’t soak the veal, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Costoletta alla milanese is a favourite dish the…