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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)

  Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)   Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins   Historically, it was rare to have an oven at home and food to be baked was brought to the baker to be placed in the oven. Everyone could deep-fry however, so… 

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Frittata di maccheroni (pasta omelette) – Campania

Frittata di maccheroni (pasta omelette) – Campania   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins   Categories: Quick and easy, Kids, Healthy, Gluten-free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian Frittata di pasta is a genius way of using up all the handfuls of different-shaped pastas lurking in the cupboard or leftover… 

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Ravioli di burrata con salsa al pomodoro (burrata filled ravioli with tomatoes and basil) – Campania

Ravioli di burrata con salsa al pomodoro (burrata filled ravioli with tomatoes and basil) – Campania   Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins   The triumvirate of tangy tomato cutting through the creamy mozzarella perfumed with herbaceous basil is never better than in the summer. This… 

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Uova in purgatorio(eggs in purgatory) – Campania

Uova in purgatorio(eggs in purgatory) – Campania   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Dairy-free*eliminate the cheese, Gluten-free*use gluten free breadI often make a simple and quick lunch of dinner for the family by poaching eggs in tomato sauce and serving… 

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Casatiello / Tòrtano ripieno (savoury Easter bread) – Campania

Casatiello / Tòrtano ripieno (savoury Easter bread) – Campania   Print Prep time 5 hours 30 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 6 hours 30 mins   Casatiello is ring-shaped stuffed bread topped with eggs which has been an iconic Easter treat for more than 400 years. The ring-shape is symbolic of the crown… 

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Lasagne di carnevale / Lasagne napoletane (Neapolitan lasagne) – Campania

Lasagne di carnevale / Lasagne napoletane (Neapolitan lasagne) – Campania   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins   This lasagne from Naples is made during carnival. It is a rich dish comprised of layered meatballs, Neapolitan meat sauce (prepared for the quintessential Sunday family… 

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Ragù napoletano (neapolitan meat sauce) – Campania

Ragù napoletano (neapolitan meat sauce) – Campania   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 7 hours Total time 7 hours 10 mins   Categories: Children, Gluten-free *use gluten-free pasta, Dairy-free*eliminate the cheeseIn Naples, this is the quintessential Sunday dish which is cooked over night on Saturday. The luxuriously rich, condensed sauce is served with… 

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Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi baked with tomato and mozzarella) – Campania

Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato dumplings baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella)

Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi baked with tomato and mozzarella) – Campania   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins   Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Healthy, Quick and Easy (use store bought gnocchi and tomato sauce), Gluten free (use store bought gluten free gnocchi). This is a favourite Italian dish… 

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BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) – Campania

bigne di san Giuseppe

BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 50 mins   The 19th of March is the Festa di San Giuseppe in Italy in honour of Joseph, Jesus Christ’s step-father. It is celebrated as Father’s Day and a type of doughnut, Bignè di San Giuseppe is… 

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Pastiera (Easter ricotta pie)- Campania

Pastiera (ricotta Easter tart)

Pastiera (Easter ricotta pie)- Campania   Print Prep time 4 hours Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 5 hours 45 mins   This is a traditional Easter dish and is one of the most famous dishes in Naples. The story of its origin begins with a fairy tale, that the Neapolitans made offerings… 

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