Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Roast Veal in Milk It’s a simple recipe, sure to be a hit, especially with children, and it’s part of my childhood, even though I don’t associate it with... 6 April 2026 294 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Main dishes Pizza Margherita I love making pizza. As a true Roman, every time I’ve lived outside my beloved city, I’ve missed “pizza al taglio”. In Rome, there are... 9 March 2026 190 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Main dishes Spontini-Style Pizza Since living in Como, I’ve begun to appreciate deep-dish pizza. In Brianza and the Como area, many pizzerias make a soft, airy pizza topped with... 6 October 2025 2.5K by Ilaria Barisi
Fish Second Courses Crispy Calamari and Potatoes Since I got a new oven, I use it for preparing every dinner. It has almost become an obsession. Unfortunately, the cost of the bill... 26 May 2025 293 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Soups Rice and endive A Roman dish that has variations: some prefer it with guanciale, I eat it only vegetal, some prefer it bitter with dark green endive to... 24 February 2025 488 by Ilaria Barisi
Main dishes Second Courses Mom’s Potato and mozzarella Pie A budget friendly family classic that my mother often during my childhood. Since it was one of my favorite dishes, I insisted on measuring out... 16 September 2024 706 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Roasted Eggplant Chef Beppe Guida calls them “boat eggplants” and he seasons them in different ways that are always delicious. I have been making them since 2020,... 2 September 2024 484 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Salad with almonds and peach A fresh, crunch, slightly sweet and soury salad. Very easy to prepare. A cheerful side dish for summer lunches. For those who like, I don’t,... 15 July 2024 485 by Ilaria Barisi
Main dishes Second Courses Side dishes Beans “Italian Spaghetti Western” Style This recipe was given to me by my dear friend Giuseppe, a great chef—and above all, an alpha male from Potenza who always makes us... 15 April 2024 633 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Savory Crêpes with Goat Cheese and spring vegetables One of my best trips in recent years was to Britany. I loved that wild-yet-civilized region very much. Its beaches and lighthouses are fascinating and... 31 March 2024 589 by Ilaria Barisi