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Risi e BisiThis delectable spring dish, a soup with fresh pea pod stock, fresh peas and rice, was once served with great pomp and ceremony to the Magnificent Doge of Venice - the elected head of the powerful city state. It was usuallly served on the 25th of April, the feast of the patron saint of the city, San Marco. This was traditionally the… |
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Spring LasagneLasagne di Prima Primavera - Lasagne for the first days of Spring. With scallops, fava, zucchini and their blossoms. |
6 votes
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La Sfoia Lorda - Pasta Pillows in BrothA little known Pasta in Brodo home cooking dish from Romagna. It is unknown in Bologna and the Emilia part of the region, let alone in the rest of Italy |
2 votes
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Lo Sformato di CarciofiA wonderfully light textured baked artichoke "mousse". |
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Fear of Frying?Or how to make a perfect Italian Fritto Misto every time |
2 votes
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Gnocchi Carmelita's WayFor soft light fluffy pillows that taste of potato, I have always made potato gnocchi without using egg at all and keeping the amount of flour to a minimum. Blog followers have tried my recipe and loved it, see for yourself and let me know what you think! |
2 votes
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Crisp CalamariEveryone loves a well made Fritto and this one is really delicious. A chickpea flour batter and careful frying make for a perfect Fritto everytime, you must try this! The second of the Useful Links is my comprehensive list of tips for making a really good non-greasy Italian Fritto. |
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Cavatelli e BietoleA healthy vegetarian pasta from Southern Italy, this diish consists of home made 6 finger Cavatelli dressed simply with wilted Swiss Chard sauteed with olive oil garlic and anchovy. The pasta is fun to make, no machine needed and the dressing you can make with any leafy green vegetable as well as with well softened broccoli. |
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Conchiglioni al FornoYou can fill pasta shells with practically anything, so having a free hand I decided on something light: a "trito" or chopped mixture, of fish and vegetables. You can see my base ingredients, enough for 4 for a light lunch or for 2 greedy people, in the second picture in the gallery. I used: |
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Fennel SformatoCarrot heart garnished, light and airy baked mousse f bulb fennel, servedon olive oil sautèed broccoli rabe and topped with Salmon roe. |
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Great Recipes for Lent
Fish and other meat-less recipes perfect for those Fridays during Lent.
