Cookies Desserts Turchetti cookies The legend of these biscuits is linked to an imaginary invasion by the Turks, who crossed the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines Mountains to reach... 10 October 2022 930 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Green beans with almond and garlic sauce As a child, I didn’t like garlic. Today, however, I like it a lot. My first encounter with substantial quantities of garlic was during my... 22 August 2022 740 by Ilaria Barisi
Side dishes Melanzane a funghetto: Mushroom-style eggplant This side dish is a summer classic for my family, even if it is traditionally from Campania. Eggplants can now be found all year round,... 8 August 2022 944 by Ilaria Barisi
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 691 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 1.1K 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 678 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 1.1K 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 750 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 760 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 767 by Ilaria Barisi
