Sautéed Chicory Greens Southern Italian Style
Eating bitter chicory greens is an ancient tradition in the Italian cuisine, especially in the southern regions. For centuries people used to hand-pick the wild variety of this plant in the surrounding...
View ArticleItalian Red Pesto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
In this recipe, I want to share with you my grandmother’s own version of a classical Sicilian red pesto. As her family was originally from Sicily, it has quite a strong sentimental connection for us....
View ArticleVegetarian Pasta Carbonara
When you travel to Rome, eating a traditional Carbonara is an absolute must. In fact, this classical dish from central Italy is one of the most rich and mouth-watering pasta recipes you might ever...
View ArticleTraditional Italian Biscotti (Cantucci Toscani)
The word biscotti literally means twice (bis) cooked (cotto) and in fact, cantucci, are the emblem of twice-baked cookies. They are extremely simple to make, you just have to mix all the ingredients...
View ArticleSpinach and Ricotta Frittata (Southern Italy)
The most traditional frittata versions are the ones made with zucchini or onions. However, you can actually use any vegetable that you like and adapt this recipe to your personal taste. In fact, most...
View ArticleGrilled Eggplant with Mint and Garlic Dressing
Eggplant is probably the most beloved ingredient with Sicilian people, so much so that they consider it the queen of all vegetables. In fact, there are endless recipes from the region that feature it...
View ArticleItalian Chocolate Coffee Cake
Who says that you can’t make a delicious cake without using any butter? Here in Italy, it’s pretty common to bake sweets with olive oil, and this chocolate coffee cake recipe is the perfect...
View ArticlePesto Genovese (Traditional Italian Pesto)
Here in Liguria, where I was born and where I live, pesto Genovese is the quintessential food. It's that preparation that you make for Sunday family meals, the dish that you prepare when someone comes...
View ArticleBeans and Tuna Salad (Italy)
Here in Italy, this beans and tuna salad is a great classic, eaten especially during the summer months to fight the growing heat. According to tradition, this dish originates in northern Tuscany, but...
View ArticleItalian Peperonata (Sweet Bell Peppers with Tomatoes and Olives)
Peperonata is an evergreen Italian side dish that originates in Sicily, and is usually prepared during summer time. At this time of the year,in southern Italy, bell peppers are at their best, extremely...
View ArticleTomato Basil Pasta Sauce – Spaghetti alla Portofino (Italy)
This tomato basil pasta sauce calls for only 5 ingredients, and takes just a few minutes to make. Nevertheless, it’s absolutely mouth-watering and delicious. However, as with most Italian recipes, the...
View ArticleRisotto Radicchio and Gorgonzola (Northern Italy)
Risotto is one of the most beloved Italian dishes, especially in the northern regions where it’s eaten at least once a week. Today, I want to share with you a risotto recipe from Veneto, the...
View ArticleGrilled Eggplant Parmigiana (Italy)
Travel to southern Italy in your own kitchen, by making this grilled eggplant Parmigiana. This traditional preparation is essentially a rich vegetable lasagna that uses eggplant slices in place of...
View ArticleRoasted Pumpkin with Blue Cheese and Walnuts (Italy)
This roasted pumpkin recipe is a classic combination from northern Italy, enjoyed particularly in Piedmont and Lombardy’s country side. In fact, those northwestern regions are where the best pumpkins...
View ArticlePumpkin Risotto with Mushrooms (Italy)
Pumpkin and mushrooms are always a great combination and they work together amazingly well in this classic pumpkin risotto from northern Italy. The sweet and slightly nutty flavor of the pumpkin pairs...
View ArticleSpezzatino – Italian Beef Stew
Beef stew (spezzatino) is one of the most traditional dishes in Italy where it’s eaten throughout the country, from the mountains in the north to the islands in the south. However, in northern Italy...
View ArticlePumpkin Soup with Sautéed Mushrooms (Italy)
This earthy, velvety and super flavorful pumpkin and mushroom soup not only is filling and delicious, but it’s also extremely easy to make. If you travel around Tuscany or Umbria during the colder...
View ArticleTraditional Grilled Italian Vegetables
Now that spring is here, it's time to get outside and start grilling Mediterranean-style. This recipe for traditional grilled Italian vegetables is healthy, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes....
View ArticleGrilled Pork Kabobs with Vegetables (Italy)
Who doesn’t love some delicious grilled meat and vegetable kabobs? If you like grilling outside and enjoy tasty and healthy food made with high quality ingredients, this is the perfect recipe for you!...
View ArticlePasta alla Puttanesca with Canned Tuna (Italy)
Pasta alla Puttanesca is arguably one of the most classic pasta dishes, both in Italy and around the world and one of my absolute favorites to cook and eat. It’s pungent and rich in traditional...
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