Appetizers 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 453 by Ilaria Barisi
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 831 by Ilaria Barisi
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 508 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Fresh Pasta Cod and chickpea ravioli Giovanni Milana is a chef who works in a family restaurant in Olevano Romano, one of the best traditional restaurants in Italy. This recipe is... 23 May 2022 787 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Microwave cooked asparagus with egg sauce In his writings, Apicius tried to explain, in a rather succinct way, how to cook asparagus: “… immerse them in boiling water top-up”. I have... 16 May 2022 529 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Crispy roast potatoes I don’t know if it’s my Austrian genes or if it’s simply a personal trend: I love potatoes so much that I could eat them... 18 April 2022 544 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Savory pie with ricotta and artichokes The Roman Easter breakfast is very rich: salami and other sausages, cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, and savory pies. I like to set the table as if... 16 April 2022 606 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Puffed cheese brioche I ate this brioche, flavored with turmeric, in two starred restaurants: one in Milan, in the Navigli, and one in Noto. It is a crunchy... 28 March 2022 455 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Artichokes and potatoes One of my favorite teachers at cooking school was chef Andrea Palmieri, who owns a lovely restaurant in Via Pò. A kind, nice, cheerful man... 28 February 2022 747 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Detox salad At the end of 2020, after months of lockdowns spent cooking and eating without any physical activity, I had to follow a particularly long and... 29 November 2021 590 by Ilaria Barisi