Ligurian trofie al pesto with potatoes and green beans
Trofie al pesto with potatoes and green beans, the traditional Ligurian recipe: fresh pasta and vegetables boiled together and dressed with Genoese pesto. A fragrant, genuine first course.
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Seafood spaghetti allo scoglio with mussels and clams
Spaghetti allo scoglio with mussels, clams, prawns and squid, tossed in a light sauce of cherry tomatoes, garlic and parsley. The seafood first course of summer Sundays.
Sicilian Pasta alla Norma with Fried Eggplant and Ricotta Salata
Sicilian pasta alla Norma with fried eggplant, basil tomato sauce, and grated ricotta salata: a simple, generous first course.
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana, Cheesy and Full of Flavor
Classic eggplant parmigiana with fried eggplant, basil tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until golden and bubbling.
Roman baked rice-stuffed tomatoes
Roman rice-stuffed tomatoes: the raw rice cooks in the oven inside the tomatoes, soaking up their juice, with potatoes all around. A summer dish, even better cold.
Neapolitan eggplant a funghetto
Neapolitan eggplant a funghetto: diced eggplant fried and then tossed in the pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil. A tasty summer side, good warm or at room temperature.
Zucchini alla scapece, fried and marinated with mint
Neapolitan zucchini alla scapece: zucchini slices fried and marinated in oil, vinegar, garlic and fresh mint. A summer sweet and sour side, even better after a few hours.
Homemade Genovese Pesto with Basil and Pine Nuts
Homemade Genovese pesto with basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and pecorino: creamy, fragrant, and ready in minutes, no cooking required.
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.
Chocolate and strawberry cake, soft and striking
A soft chocolate and strawberry cake with an intense flavour and a bright fresh finish, perfect for special occasions.
Fruit tartlets like a pastry shop
Fruit tartlets with crisp pastry, smooth custard and fresh fruit, perfect for parties, afternoon treats and elegant tables.
Soft sponge cakes with custard and seasonal fruit
Elegant little sponge cakes filled with custard and seasonal fruit, approachable even in a home-baked version.