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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

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… 

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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:… 

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Insalata di arance, olive e finocchio (orange, fennel and olive salad) – Sicilia

Insalata di arance, olive e finocchio (orange, fennel and olive salad) – Sicilia   Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   We had another version of this dish when we visited Sicily where winter melon (musk melon like honeydew or casaba) was substituted for the then out of season oranges. Both versions… 

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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… 

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Carciofi alla romana (artichokes with parsley, garlic and mint) -Lazio

  Carciofi alla romana (artichokes with parsley, garlic and mint) -Lazio   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 20 mins   Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Healthy, Gluten free, Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn I love this dish and it pairs perfectly with roasted lamb. It can be served hot or… 

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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… 

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