Ilaria Barisi

Authentic Roman Supplì “on the phone”

In Rome, the supplì is an institution, albeit one that’s not very ancient. According to some, the term derives from the French “surpris”, a legacy...

18 July 2022

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Peach Melba

This delicious dessert was invented by the great French chef Auguste Escoffier in 1892 in honor of Nellie Melba, a talented Australian-born opera singer. Originally...

11 July 2022

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First Courses Pastasciutta

Spaghetti with mussels and lemon

This recipe is fresh and a real pleasure for those who love mussels. I often buy mussels in July, the ideal month to buy them....

4 July 2022

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Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses

Straccetti: beef “Rags” with rocket

Straccetti is an Italian dish rather than a typically Roman one. Since the 80s of the twentieth century it has always been garnished with rocket...

27 June 2022

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Desserts

Nocino: Walnut liqueur

It seems that the Picti, the current Scots, were fond of this and drank it during the summer solstice. The original recipe is lost in...

20 June 2022

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Side dishes

Mom’s Lentil Salad

I often eat this in summer, when I come back from the beach or as an accompaniment to some fresh dairy product. A very fast...

13 June 2022

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Desserts Tarts

Cherry pie: the iconic USA tart

The first cherry tart seems to have been baked by Queen Elizabeth I herself. This tart was then brought by pilgrims to the United States...

6 June 2022

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Cakes Desserts

Amor Polenta: Polenta Cake

Amor polenta is a typical Lombard dessert. More precisely, the Varese pastry chef Carlo Zamberletti created this dessert in the 1930s to enhance local flavors...

30 May 2022