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…
Polpo e patate (octopus and potato salad) – Liguria
Polpo e patate (octopus and potato salad) – Liguria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 50 mins Of all the seafood salads, my favourite is octopus and potato. It is very simple and costs little to make but is meaty and delicious. In Liguria, we eat this salad…
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…
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,…
Tonno di Chianti (tuna of Chianti/pork confit)
Tonno di Chianti (tuna of Chianti/pork confit) Print Prep time 72 hours Cook time 6 hours Total time 78 hours Categories: Dairy free, Gluten free This is an ancient recipe which has been recently revived by Dario Cecchini of Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano di Chianti. While this dish takes a few days…
Pitta di patate / Pizza di patate (potato casserole with tomato, capers, olives and anchovy) – Puglia
Pitta di patate / Pizza di patate (potato casserole with tomato, capers, olives and anchovy) – Puglia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, kids, healthy Pizza di patate is traditionally served as a starter but I also like it for lunch with…
Crescia coi graselli (focaccia with crackling) – Le Marche
Zuppa di melone con prosciutto (melon soup with prosciutto crisps)
Zuppa di melone con prosciutto (Melon soup with prosciutto crisps) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Categories: Healthy, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian* (leave out the prosciutto), Dairy-Free, Gluten free, Kids, Season: Summer This is a play on the traditional prosciutto and melon starter, common in Italy…