The Champion of single-course meals What’s on the menu? Eggplant parmigiana or aubergine parmigiana? Same plant different names. Eggplant in Australia and America, and aubergine in France. The British word for eggplant is aubergine! So watch out when ordering a parmigiana in one of these countries! What we know today
Sicilian culinary tradition My very good friend and home cook Matilde Misseri from http://pachino sicily , shares her precious and creative ‘Arancini’ recipe for us to enjoy! Recipe in 3 easy steps Makes about 20 Arancini STEP 1 Rice Saffron is the most precious spice in the world. Ideal for
Lia’s Simple Kitchen: Spaghetti with Mussels Recipe Video Hello food lovers! Welcome back to Lia’s Simple Kitchen. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Spaghetti with Mussels. This classic Italian dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a
My dad’s famous family focaccia! The recipe may have originated with the Etruscans or Ancient Greeks. This ‘secret’ recipe with a twist, originates in Puglia where my dad was born, so close your eyes and try to smell the fresh oregano, imagine the cherry tomatoes, and sea salt of beautiful Bari. Petito’s
Butcher shops in Italy generally sell cleaned and par-cooked veal or beef tripe, the inner-stomach lining; do not try to clean it yourself! Believe me! There are many delicious regional versions in Italy. La Trippa alla fiorentina is braised with tomato and served on a slice of bread. The famous
The many faces of panzerotti Enzo’s special recipe dates back centuries, and is afamily favourite especially during the Christmas and Easter festivities. Half-moon shaped biscuits with special jam filling are perfect to start the day or forafternoon ‘healthy’ ‘fatto in casa’ snacks. In Puglia this dessert is also fried and
Rabbit, a wonderfully versatile meat! Blending equally well with herbs, spices and white wine, rabbit meat is very lean, contains more protein, less fat and is perfect for diets where cholesterol should be minimized. I prefer free-range rabbits with a gamey flavour and slow cooking for safest results; slow cooked
Celebrating the arrival of Spring A Fairy Tale recipe The mermaid Partenope lived in the Gulf of Naples and the music of her voice spread across the ocean so the story goes… one day she received delicious gifts from the people who loved her: wheat flour or spelt ( a symbol
Lia’s snack recipe Not sure about the origins of this sweet, but I certainly remember the delicious crostata (to encrust) my aunt used to make when I visited Bari the first time. Pasta frolla is the Italian short-crust pastry dough also used to make La Pastiera Napoletana (see Enzo’s recipe) and made with flour,
