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Crispelle or “crispeddi” as they are known in dialect are among the most common street foods found in Catania. A simple dough is made from semolina flour, water, yeast and a little salt. They then have a filling of either ricotta or anchovies. Although many …
Summer is a wonderful time of the year for both sweet and savoury recipes, with Summer fruit often being a protagonist to many dishes. I love creating interesting salads utilising Summer fruit and although I love it all, nectarines are definitely up there with being …
Rome is experiencing such sweltering, hot weather at the moment that the idea of cooking and turning on the oven isn’t really very appealing at all. I am happy to eat salads every day and so to keep things interesting and creative, I am trying …
This is a quick, easy peasy recipe that is also super healthy and 100% comforting. It’s thick and creamy, but without the cream. I added a little bit of love, serving it with a little Pecorino Romano and guanciale, but obviously it is just as …
Cecina is a very popular street food found predominately in Liguria, Livorno and Toscana, cooked in a wood fire oven and has a characteristic crunchy, golden crust. It’s basically made from chickpea flour, water and olive oil so for street food I’d call it …
I made these jellies throughout summer and they have become my go-to favourite when I want something sweet, yet fresh, refershing and relatively healthy. The ‘healthy’ part depends on what you add to your jelly. The key to making this is using Agar Agar, and …
Summer in Italy isn’t complete without eating a good plate of ‘fritto’, either as an antipasto or as a main ‘secondo’ after a primo of pasta. Often you will find ‘fritto misto’ on the menu which includes calamari, prawns, and a selection of small fish, …
My last post discussed Arancini Siciliani and I felt it is only fair that I also publish a recipe for Supplì – especially considering that Rome adopted me when I moved here from Tuscany almost five years ago. The history of supplì in Rome is …
If travelling throughout Italy you will definitely enjoy some of the great street food that is on offer, most of it with historic traditional stories attached. Fried rice balls differ as we travel from Rome, down south and into Sicily. Supplì are traditionally found in …
If you love potatoes, then you will adore this recipe. Eaten as a side dish, or enjoyed all by themselves, this is a comfort dish that will leave a smile on your face and in your belly! I only recently bought a mandolin and so …