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Living a Life in Colour

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

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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Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)

  Panzarotti (deep-fried pizza turnovers)   Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins   Historically, it was rare to have an oven at home and food to be baked was brought to the baker to be placed in the oven. Everyone could deep-fry however, so… 

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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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Esse (lemon and vanilla shortbread biscuits) – Veneto

Esse (lemon and vanilla shortbread biscuits) – Veneto   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 50 mins   These delicate, lemony biscuits are a hint that winter is over and Easter is on its way. They are deceptively robust so they actually are the perfect dipping biscuit to accompany tea,… 

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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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Pizza alla Nutella (Nutella pizza)

Pizza alla Nutella (Nutella pizza)   Print Prep time 4 hours 40 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 4 hours 55 mins   This is the best way to use up any excess pizza dough. Melted, gooey Nutella on freshly baked bread topped with crunchy hazelnuts, what more could you want? Shaped into heart,… 

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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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