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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Cacio e pepe (pasta with pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce) – Lazio

Cacio e pepe (pasta with pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce) – Lazio   Print Prep time 2 hours Cook time 15 mins Total time 2 hours 15 mins   Cacio e pepe appears at first glance to be a simple Italian dish. There are only 3 ingredients, although this could also be said of… 

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Gnocchi all romana (semolina slices baked with Parmigiano-Reggiano) -Lazio

Gnocchi all romana (semolina slices baked with Parmigiano-Reggiano) -Lazio   Print Prep time 4 hours Cook time 40 mins Total time 4 hours 40 mins   Here is the recipe for creamy semolina slices baked until golden topped with butter and melted Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. 100 grams of chopped ham can be added to these, if… 

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Piselli al prosciutto (peas with prosciutto) – Lazio

Piselli al prosciutto (peas with prosciutto) – Lazio   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 40 mins   Categories: Kids, Dairy-free*substitute olive oil for the butter, Gluten free, Healthy, Vegetarian*eliminate the prosciutto This is the perfect spring time side dish. Children particularly love it tossed with plain pasta, particularly farfalle… 

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Pasta alla checca (pasta with fresh tomatoes) – Lazio

Pasta alla checca (pasta with fresh tomatoes) – Lazio   Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 10 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   Sometimes tomato based salads become boring and while the hot weather makes one scream for fresh, raw fruit and vegetables, deep in your soul you still want to eat… 

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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… 

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Vignarola (spring vegetable stew) – Lazio

Vignarola (spring vegetable stew) – Lazio   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins   This is a quintessential spring dish made with the best the season has to offer – new peas, baby broad beans and tender artichokes. The name vignarola harks back to the days… 

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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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Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio

  Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Categories: Kids, Quick and easy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta Carbonara refers to the word carbonari which means “charcoal burners. There are differing explanations as to… 

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