Gnocchi alla zucca (pumpkin gnocchi) – Lombardia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Gluten free *substitute polenta for flour, Dairy free*substitute olive oil for butter Pumpkin gnocchi are common in the north of Italy, particularly Lombardy. Crushed amaretti can be…
Frittata di riso (rice omelette) -Lombardia
Frittata di riso (rice omelette) -Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 45 mins This recipe produces a crispy crusted rice omelette with a creamy core and spots of oozing cheese. Children adore it and when cut into wedges, it is the perfect meal-on-the-go or picnic food. Cut-up…
Minestra di zucca (pumpkin soup) – Lombardia
Minestra di zucca (pumpkin soup) – Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins The most important part of this recipe is to select a pumpkin variety that is delicious. As this soup is from Lombardia, it is accordingly enriched with the bounty of the region -…
Agnello di sfoglia Pasquale (chocolate and vanilla mille-feuille) – Lombardia
Agnello di sfoglia Pasquale (chocolate and vanilla mille-feuille) – Lombardia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins This is a typical Easter cake from the provinces of Pavia and Lodi in Lombardy. It is layers of puff pastry typically baked and then cut into three…
Pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta with potatoes and cheese) – Lombardia
Pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta with potatoes and cheese) – Lombardia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins From the town of Teglio in the Valtellina district in Lombardia which borders Switzerland, comes these buckwheat tagliatelle pasta which are cooked with potatoes and Savoy cabbage. The whole…
Scaloppine al limone (veal escalopes with lemon) -Lombardia
Scaloppine al limone (veal escalopes with lemon) -Lombardia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 8 mins Total time 13 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten Free, Dairy free, Healthy, Quick and EasyThis is a quintessential Italian dish, made quickly at home and can be served with salad. In Italy, this dish is made with…
Risotto alla milanese (saffron risotto) – Lombardia
Risotto alla milanese (saffron risotto) – Lombardia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Vegetarian *eliminate the bone marrow and replace the meat broth with vegetable broth Saffron risotto is a traditional accompaniment to ossobuco. The broth used in making risotto needs to be hot…
Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia
Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 15 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Dairy-free*substitute olive oil for butter, Kids (see note), Gluten free *substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour This is one of the few Italian dishes where the main course…
Costoletta alla milanese (breaded veal cutlets) – Lombardia
Costoletta alla milanese (breaded veal cutlets) – Lombardia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Dairy Free* substitute olive oil for butter and don’t soak the veal, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Costoletta alla milanese is a favourite dish the…