Category Archives: Italian

SPINACH, PEAR AND TALEGGIO STRUDEL

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

I have always had a thing for cheese… and Italy, like France, is the cheese lovers’ paradise.  There are so many different cheeses and they vary from region to region (and sometimes from town to town!).  You could spend years … Continue reading →

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CASSATELLE TRAPANESI – CASSATEDDI TRAPANISI

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Today’s recipe is another one of my Sicilian recipes.  Cassatelle (or cassateddi in Sicilian) are sweets typical of the town of Trapani, where my mum was born.  They are usually eaten in winter and spring, which is when the fresh … Continue reading →

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PRAWN AND ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

I must admit I am not a huge fan of prawns… but I am the only one in my family.  My mum would make this pasta often during our holidays in Sicily as we were able to get amazingly fresh … Continue reading →

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WALNUT AND ORANGE GELATO WITH CHOCOLATE SYRUP

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I love ice cream and not only in summer!  Today’s recipe in fact, is perfect for autumn/winter as it is made with walnuts and candied orange zest   These flavours always make me think of autumn, cold days and cozy nights.  The … Continue reading →

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EASY EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Today I want to share with you my family’s recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana.  It is a simplified and lighter version of the classic Parmigiana that has mozzarella inside and needs baking.  This is a much faster recipe and I love … Continue reading →

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PUMPKIN RISOTTO

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Today’s recipe is from Lombardia, the region of Italy I grew up in and it is a very simple risotto made with pumpkin cream.  As you know, it is autumn down here in the southern hemisphere… so what’s better than … Continue reading →

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SAUSAGE AND SMOKED SCAMORZA STUFFED EGGPLANT

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Today’s recipe is pure comfort food.  As days get shorter and the weather gets cooler down here, I do feel the like cooking some hearty and comforting food.  I love vegetables, but my husband is a carnivore and he’s never … Continue reading →

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SARDE A BECCAFICO ALLA PALERMITANA

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Today’s Regional Italian dish takes us back to Sicily… to Palermo to be precise.  It is a very popular dish and like all popular dishes, every family has its own recipe or twist.  Also each Sicilian city has its variations.  … Continue reading →

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