Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Veal Meatballs with lemon and parsley I made these meatballs at least once a week this past summer. It’s a simple recipe that’s quick to prepare and has a fresh, citrusy... 26 October 2026 9 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Fried desserts Oliebollen For the Dutch, food is something that gives them energy and allows them to do many other things they enjoy (like cycling, in all its... 9 February 2026 272 by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Tarts Pear and Chocolate Tart I found this recipe many years ago on a website. Rarely have I fallen so in love with a dessert so much. Over the years,... 24 November 2025 462 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Fried anchovies stuffed with provola cheese Breaded and fried anchovies are a delight that we never miss. When you want to be generous with the delicacy, pair two anchovies with a... 10 March 2025 412 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Fried Meatballs with Raisins and Pine Nuts This recipe is freely taken from a book by a Roman chef, Arcangelo Dandini. He makes it with boiled beef and veal, but I never... 1 January 2024 908 by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Fresh Pasta Cannelloni the Etruscan Way I don’t think there’s a woman in the culinary world that I respect more than Ada Boni. At the beginning of the 1900s, when the... 11 December 2023 725 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers First Courses Main dishes Aunt Helia’s Spinach Flan My mother’s cousin, Paola, gave me her Aunt Helia’s recipe book. The recipes contained within are all from the 1950s and 1960s. Stews and even... 30 October 2023 762 by Ilaria Barisi
Beef, mutton and pork Second Courses Homemade Mortadella-Filled Veal Rolls I almost never buy pre-prepared meat, because I’m never satisfied with them. I almost always prepare them myself. It doesn’t take very long, and you... 16 October 2023 709 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Crispy fried mozzarella Roman fried food is legendary. Nowadays, chip shops are rare and the restaurants or taverns that serve them are as rare as pandas. It’s a... 10 April 2023 1.1K by Ilaria Barisi
Desserts Tarts Neapolitan pastiera: Wheat Berry & Ricotta Easter Cake … Intro text … Tips to ensure the success of the dish: I always prepare at least two pastiere because I always give one away.... 3 April 2023 844 by Ilaria Barisi
