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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Risotto al bergamotto (bergamot risotto) – Calabria

Risotto al bergamotto (bergamot risotto) – Calabria   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 40 mins   Bergamot is a type of fragrant but sour orange. Actually it is a hybrid (most citrus fruits are) between a lemon and a sour orange (which itself is a hybrid between the pomelo… 

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Pitta ripiena calabrese / pitta china calabrese (stuffed flatbread) – Calabria

Pitta ripiena calabrese / pitta china calabrese (stuffed flatbread) – Calabria   Print Prep time 1 hour 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins   Pitta is a typical Easter dish in Calabria and is typically eaten the same day it is made. Pitta is perfect for picnics as a… 

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Uova ca ‘nduja (eggs with ‘nduja salami) – Calabria

Uova ca ‘nduja (eggs with ‘nduja salami) – Calabria   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Categories: Dairy-free*eliminate cheese, Gluten-free*use gluten-free bread, Quick and EasyEggs can also be more simply prepared scrambled with ‘nduja. The addition of tomatoes to the dish, makes it more of a one-dish… 

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Peperoni e patate / Pipi e patate (peppers and potatoes) – Calabria

Peperoni e patate / Pipi e patate (peppers and potatoes) – Calabria   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins   The simplicity of the dish is deceptive as the resulting flavours are complex and anything but simple. The key here is to use flavoursome peppers. Another name for… 

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Susumelle (chocolate coated gingerbread biscuits) – Calabria

Susumelle (chocolate coated gingerbread biscuits) – Calabria   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins   Pop a susumelle in your mouth and the flavour is the epitome of Christmas. They are easy to make and last for ages in sealed tin. I let the children weigh and mix… 

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Fichi secchi al cioccolato (chocolate dipped dried figs)- Calabria

Fichi secchi al cioccolato (chocolate dipped dried figs)- Calabria   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour   Categories: Vegetarian, Gluten free, Dairy free*use dairy free chocolate, Quick and EasyWhen I first tried dried figs dipped in chocolate, I found a surprisingly familiar crunch. The figs were stuffed with… 

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