Cold dishesvegano
Baked aubergine rounds with cherry tomatoes, served cold
Aubergine rounds baked until meltingly soft, then cooled and topped with finely chopped cherry tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A very simple summer cold dish.
Cibamus Selection
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Sidesvegetariano
Baked potato and pumpkin gratin with crisp golden edges
A baked potato and pumpkin gratin with thin slices stacked upright, seasoned with parmesan and rosemary and roasted until the top edges turn crisp and golden.
Sidesvegano
Perfect roast potatoes, crunchy outside and fluffy inside
Genuinely crispy roast potatoes: parboiled, shaken to roughen the surface and roasted with rosemary and garlic until deeply golden and crunchy.
One-dish mealscarne
Hachis parmentier, the French beef and potato bake
Classic hachis parmentier: a base of minced beef braised with onion and carrot, covered with mashed potato and gratinated until the top is golden and crisp.
Sidesvegetariano
Creamy mashed potatoes, the perfect basic recipe
Creamy, velvety mashed potatoes: potatoes boiled in their skins, riced while hot and beaten with warm milk and cold butter, with no lumps and no gluey texture.
Main coursesvegetariano
Baked stuffed aubergines with tomato and mozzarella
Baked stuffed aubergines with tomato, mozzarella, breadcrumbs and basil: the scooped-out flesh goes back into the filling, so nothing is wasted.
Main coursesvegetariano
Rustic ricotta and pumpkin pie, sweet and savoury
An autumn savoury pie with a crisp puff pastry shell and a creamy filling of ricotta and roasted pumpkin, scented with rosemary and parmesan.
Starterscarne
Fluffy savoury muffins with ham and cheese
Soft savoury muffins with cooked ham, parmesan and milk: ready in forty minutes and perfect for drinks, buffets and lunchboxes.
Startersvegano
Creamy chickpea hummus with tahini and lemon
Silky chickpea hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic: the classic Middle Eastern dip, ready in fifteen minutes, with the trick that makes it genuinely smooth.
Startersvegetariano
Baked supplì, crisp outside and stringy inside
Baked Roman supplì with tomato rice and a mozzarella heart: a golden crunchy crust and a filling that stretches, with no deep frying at all.
First coursesvegetariano
Risotto al salto, the crisp rice cake made from leftovers
Milanese risotto al salto: leftover saffron risotto pressed into a pan and fried until it forms a golden crisp crust, while the centre stays soft and dense.
First coursesvegetariano
Saffron risotto, the creamy risotto alla milanese
Milanese saffron risotto: al dente grains, a deep golden colour and a butter and parmesan mantecatura that makes it creamy and flowing on the plate.
Startersvegetariano
Crispy sweetcorn fritters with guacamole
Golden pan-fried sweetcorn fritters, crisp outside and soft inside, served with a creamy guacamole of avocado, lime and coriander. Perfect for sharing.
Basics & saucesvegetariano
Homemade scialatielli, Neapolitan pasta with milk and basil
Homemade scialatielli from Naples, made with semolina, milk, pecorino and basil: a short, thick fresh pasta with a rough surface that grips every sauce.
Main coursespesce
Cod acqua pazza with cherry tomatoes and olives
Cod fillets poached in a pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and parsley: a light, fragrant Italian fish dish ready in half an hour.
One-dish mealscarne
Galette complète, the Breton buckwheat crepe with ham and egg
The classic Breton galette complète: a thin buckwheat crepe with crisp lacy edges, filled with cooked ham, melting cheese and an egg with a soft runny yolk.
Main coursesvegetariano
Baked ricotta and spinach balls, soft inside and golden
Vegetarian ricotta and spinach balls baked in the oven: soft in the middle, golden and crisp outside, ready in a little over half an hour with no frying.
Main coursesvegetariano
Rustic ricotta and spinach pie, creamy and golden
A rustic savoury pie with a crisp puff pastry shell and a soft ricotta and spinach filling, seasoned with parmesan and a grating of nutmeg.
Main coursesvegetariano
Savoury aubergine parmigiana strudel in puff pastry
A savoury puff pastry strudel filled with grilled aubergines, reduced tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan: all the flavours of parmigiana in a crisp slice.
Main coursesvegetariano
Courgettes stuffed with ricotta, mint and lemon
Baked courgette boats filled with ricotta worked with parmesan, fresh mint and lemon zest, under a breadcrumb topping that turns crisp in the oven.
One-dish mealsvegetariano
Romagna cassoni, pan-cooked flatbreads with greens and cheese
Cassoni from Romagna made with a dough of flour, olive oil and sparkling water, filled with sautéed spinach and melting cheese and cooked in a dry pan until they puff.
Main coursescarne
Stuffed potato roll with courgettes and ham
A potato dough spread on baking paper and filled with grilled courgettes, cooked ham and melting cheese, then rolled up and baked until golden.
One-dish mealscarne
Savoury french toast with ham and melting cheese
A savoury french toast filled with cooked ham and cheese, dipped in a batter of eggs, milk and parmesan that fries into a crisp golden crust.
One-dish mealscarne
Tartiflette, the alpine potato, bacon and reblochon gratin
Savoyard tartiflette with potatoes browned in the bacon fat, softened onions, a splash of white wine and a whole reblochon melting over the top.
One-dish mealscarne
Savoury potato crumble with ham and melting cheese
A savoury crumble made with grated boiled potatoes, flour and cold butter, filled with cooked ham and melting cheese and baked until deeply golden.
Sidesvegetariano
Pumpkin and potato bake with no béchamel and a crunchy crust
A pumpkin and potato bake bound with eggs and parmesan instead of béchamel, finished with a crust of breadcrumbs and toasted pumpkin seeds.
One-dish mealsvegetariano
Baked aubergines stuffed with rice, a summer one-dish meal
Aubergines filled with half-cooked rice, their own chopped flesh, cherry tomatoes and parmesan: the rice finishes cooking inside the shells and soaks up all the flavour.
Startersvegetariano
Baked Eggplant Meatballs, Easy and Full of Flavor
Baked eggplant meatballs that are crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, easy to make and perfect as a vegetarian starter or light dinner.
Dessertsvegetariano
Cocoa biscuit cheesecake with chocolate cream
A chilled cheesecake with cocoa biscuits and chocolate cream, rich but balanced and easy to prepare ahead.
Startersvegetariano
Easy potato croquettes, crisp outside and soft inside
Easy homemade potato croquettes with a crisp coating and soft centre, perfect for a starter or casual dinner.
Main coursesmisto
Homemade sofficini, easy and melty
Homemade sofficini with a simple dough and a melty filling, perfect for a quick lunch or easy dinner.
Starterspesce
Mini salmon, ricotta and leek tartlets
Mini savory tartlets with salmon, ricotta and leeks, easy to prepare and ideal for starters, buffets and brunch.
One-dish mealsmisto
Savory Danubio bread, soft and colourful
A soft savory Danubio bread made of filled pull-apart rolls, perfect for buffets, parties and informal dinners.
Dessertsvegetariano
Soft apple cake with orange juice and warming spices
A moist and fragrant apple cake made with fresh orange juice, cinnamon-spiced macerated apples and a light crumb — perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Dessertsvegetariano
Water-based bundt cake without milk
An easy milk-free bundt cake, light and soft, ideal for everyday breakfast.
Starterscarne
Rolled Frittata with Spinach, Mortadella and Ricotta
A baked spinach frittata rolled up with creamy ricotta and mortadella: an impressive cold starter that takes just 30 minutes and gets even better after chilling.
Main coursesvegetariano
Baked Spinach and Ricotta Frittata
Baked spinach and ricotta frittata: soft, flavourful and easy to slice ahead of time for a fuss-free weekday lunch or light dinner.
Sidesvegetariano
Roasted Pumpkin with Feta, Honey and Thyme — A Simple Autumn Side
Oven-roasted pumpkin topped with crumbled feta, a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme: a vegetarian side ready in 45 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.