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a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Baccalà mantecato (whipped dried cod) – Veneto

Baccalà mantecato (whipped dried cod) – Veneto   Print Prep time 72 hours Cook time 10 mins Total time 72 hours 10 mins   Baccalà mantecato is a favourite in our family and it has been to my utter disappointment that until now I have not been able to share a perfect recipe for it…. 

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Hazelnut cake- 3 ingredients combined to make an irresistible cake

November 6, 2018 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

Hazelnuts are one of our favourite ingredients. Their intense nutty flavour combined with chocolate, honey, pears or cream make a perfect autumn dessert. Hazelnut cake is a traditional cake from Piedmont which is renowned for their hazelnuts many of which make their way into Ferrero Roche. This cake has only 3 ingredients but feel free… 

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Filed Under: Any Season, Autumn Recipes, Child friendly desserts, Child friendly recipes, Courses, Dairy free desserts, Dairy-Free recipes, Dolci (Dessert) Recipes from Piemonte (Piedmont), Dolci (Desserts), Egg Recipes, Gluten free desserts, Gluten-Free Recipes, Hazelnut Recipes, Recipes from Piemonte (Piedmont), Vegetarian Desserts, Vegetarian recipes, Winter Recipes

Torta di nocciole (hazelnut cake) – Piemonte

Torta di nocciole (hazelnut cake) – Piemonte   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins   It is difficult to believe that 3 ingredients can make such an amazing cake. Of course, as there are so few, the flavour of your hazelnuts will be the most important factor in… 

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Insalata di farro con pomodorini e tonno (farro, tomato, tuna and olive salad)

Insalata di farro con pomodorini e tonno (farro, tomato, tuna and olive salad)   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 40 mins   Most of the time “farro” refers to emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccum) but einkorn (Triticum monococcum) and spelt (Triticum spelta) are also referred to as “farro”. Today farro… 

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Pasta con piselli (pasta with peas)

Pasta con piselli (pasta with peas)   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins   I make this with a short hollow pasta like ditalini or bow tie pasta (farfalle). Children love both but very young children can eat ditalini with a spoon which is more manageable. For vegetarians,… 

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Pan di ramerino (rosemary and raisin rolls) – Toscana

Pan di ramerino (rosemary and raisin rolls) – Toscana   Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 30 mins Total time 24 hours 30 mins   Our favourite Easter breakfast though is pan di ramerino, sweet rosemary and raisin rolls. One could consider them a slightly exotic version of hot cross buns. The smell of these… 

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Gnocchi alla zucca (pumpkin gnocchi) – Lombardia

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… 

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Necci (chestnut crepes) – Toscana

Necci (chestnut crepes) – Toscana   Print Prep time 2 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 17 mins   Necci are a traditional sweet from the mountain communities in the provinces of Pistoia, Garfagnana and Lunigiana. They have a sweet earthiness about them which marry perfectly with the honey drizzled over them. Creamy ricotta… 

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Oca con mele (roast goose with apples)

  Oca con mele (roast goose with apples)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 2 hours Total time 2 hours 10 mins   When you store your goose, remove all the packaging before putting it in the refrigerator so that the skin crips nicely when roasted. The goose gets stuffed with rosemary, sage,… 

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Pizza con patate e rosmarino (rosemary and potato pizza) 

Potato pizza

Pizza con patate e rosmarino (rosemary and potato pizza)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 50 mins   Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy-free*eliminate cheese and cream This recipe sounds unreal, potatoes and pizza, but I promise you it is incredibly delicious. The potatoes and crispy, the cheese gooey and the… 

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