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a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Chiacchiere (fried pastry)

Chiacchiere

Chiacchiere (fried pastry)   Print Prep time 50 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins   Chiacchiere originated in ancient Rome and were known as “frictilia”, small pizzas which were made with wheat and honey and fried in pork fat. They were made for the carnival occasion of Liberalia (an annual… 

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Verdure grigliate (grilled mixed vegetables)

Verdure grigliate (grilled mixed vegetables)   Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins   Categories: Healthy, Dairy-Free, Gluten free, Season: Spring/Summer/Autumn Grilled vegetables are a standard starter on many menus across Italy. It makes for a delicious variety of flavours, textures and colours. It is also very… 

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Torta genovese con panna e fragole (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries)

Torta genovese (genoise sponge cake sandwiching whipped cream and strawberries)   Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   Categories: Kids Genoise sponge cake is often served sandwiching pastry cream or whipped cream with fruit or jam. It is also delicious filled with lemon curd or another flavour curd (try passion fruit for… 

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Crostata (short crust jam tart)

Crostata (short crust jam tart)   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins   Categories: Kids, Vegetarian The variations on crostata are endless as the crust can be more biscuit-like such as in this recipe or cake-like. It can be thin or thick and made with ground nuts (I… 

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Tiramisu alla fragola (strawberry tiramisu)

  Tiramisu alla fragola (strawberry trifle)   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 30 mins   Categories: Quick and Easy, Season: Summer This is a perfect summertime variation on the classic tiramisu and can be made with any berry or a mixture of different berries. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type:… 

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Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta)

  Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   Categories: Healthy, Kids*eliminate chilli, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy-free Prawn pasta is a favourite in my household. We make it in a similar style to puttanesca with the olives… 

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Brodo di carne (meat broth) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)

  Brodo di carne (meat broth) – Ricetta di base (Base recipe)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 4 hours Total time 4 hours 5 mins   Meat broth is the base for many Italian dishes including soups and risottos. Homemade meat broth has the benefits of being able to control the amount… 

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Spaghetti ai frutti di mare / Spaghetti allo scoglio (seafood spaghetti)

  Spaghetti ai frutti di mare / spaghetti allo scoglio (seafood spaghetti)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins   Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Healthy Spaghetti with seafood’s a favourite in my house with young and old alike. For dinner parties,… 

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Polpettine (meatballs)

  Polpettine (meatballs)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins   Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate the cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Meatballs are a symbolic Italian food outside of Italy. In Italy however meatballs are rarely on the menu. Meatballs are served as main… 

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Besciamella (bechamel sauce)

  Besciamella (bechamel sauce)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins   Category: Vegetarian Besciamella is a mother sauce, which is versatile. It can used in many different pasta and vegetable recipes. Depending on its use, more or less milk can be added. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type:… 

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