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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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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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Asparagi gratinati (asparagus and Parmesan gratin) 

Asparagi gratinati (asparagus and Parmesan gratin)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 22 mins Total time 32 mins   This recipe works great for both a starter and as a side dish. I like to make big trays of these for dinner parties so that guests can help themselves. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe… 

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Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria

  Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria   Print Prep time 40 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 40 mins   This is a great starter which works well as a main for any vegetarians. It could also be served as a side dish with a meaty meatloaf and be… 

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Torta di grano saraceno / Buckweizentorte (buckwheat cake filled with lingonberry jam) – Alto Adige

Torta di grano saraceno (buckwheat cake layered with lingonberry jam)

Torta di grano saraceno / Buckweizentorte (buckwheat cake filled with lingonberry jam) – Trentino Alto-Adige   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour   While buckwheat is tends to be associated with wheat, it is in fact not a wheat at all or even a grass. The seeds of… 

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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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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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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… 

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