2.0 from 1 reviews Bagna Cauda (warm garlic anchovy dip) – Piemonte Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy-Free* substitute water for the milk, Gluten-Free, Season: winter Bagna cauda means “hot bath” in Italian and is a dip for vegetables. Bagna cauda…
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…
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Kids Piadina are a typical dish of Romagna where there are many informal restaurants with outside seating during the summer frequented by families and groups. Piadine can be enjoyed with various sauces, sautéed…
Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia
Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian*leave out the meat, Dairy free*leave out the cheese and butter, Gluten free *substitute cornstarch/cornflour for flour and gluten free breadcrumbs for breadcrumbs Everyone loves these rice fritters….
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…
Prosciutto melone (prosciutto and melon)
Prosciutto melone (prosciutto and melon) Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Dairy Free, Healthy, Season: Summer This is a classic recipe and very popular at restaurants. It is incredibly simple yet elegant. A variation on this dish (one I prefer) is to serve it with…
Insalata di fagioli col tonno veloce (quick white bean and tuna salad) -Toscana
Insalata di fagioli col tonno veloce (Quick white bean and tuna salad) Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Healthy, Dairy free, Gluten free Everyone loves this dish and the flavour improves overnight so you can make it in advance. This is a very good salad…
Bruschetta con pomodoro (tomatoes and basil on grilled bread) – Abruzzo Molise
Bruschetta con pomodoro (tomatoes and basil on grilled bread) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Dairy Free, Kids, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free bread, Season: Summer This is a simple, healthy summer starter which is loved everywhere in the world. The…
Bruschetta / Fettunta (grilled bread)
Bruschetta / Fettunta (grilled bread) Print Prep time 3 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 8 mins Categories: Dairy Free, Kids, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Vegetarian Gluten free*use gluten free bread Bruschetta can be served plain or topped with many different toppings such as vegetables, cheese or meat. It is also…
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:…
