When the cold seasons arrive, the desire to pamper oneself with a dish that manages to warm the body and spirit grows. In this, Sicilian cuisine really has a lot to offer, as it draws on a truly extraordinary poor and peasant tradition. Pane Cotto Siciliano is a delicious Sicilian-style […]
Italian Soups
ROMAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH EGG & CHEESE (STRACCIATELLA ALLA ROMANA)
0 commentsStracciatella alla romana is a soup made with meat broth and beaten eggs, very simple to prepare and hearty, rich in flavor. A typical first course of the Roman tradition and of Lazio in general, of poor origins, today prepared especially at Christmas time. Like any self-respecting traditional dish, […]
CACCIUCCO ALLA LIVORNESE: A FAMOUS ITALIAN FISH SOUP
0 commentsOne of the most famous fish soups, always served with slices of Tuscan bread brushed with garlic. The original recipe called for the use of thirteen or sixteen types of fish, although these are currently reduced to between five and eight. Cacciucco is considered a poor dish in that it […]
NONNA’S ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP
3 commentsEscarole and beans soup is a very hot soup coming from Campania’s tradition, ideal for warming up during hot winter nights. It is prepared with beans, escarole, garlic, oil and aromas and it is very tasty, besides being rich in beneficial properties. Ingredients 4-5 bunches of escarole 4 […]
PAPPA AL POMODORO: MY PERSONAL TUSCAN TOMATO & BREAD SOUP
0 commentsPappa al Pomodoro is a dish from poor Tuscan cuisine, the cuisine of the peasants who created simple and tasty recipes using the leftovers they found at home. In fact, to prepare Pappa al Pomodoro the main element to use is stale Tuscan bread. Makes 4 to […]
MY PERSONAL CHICKEN SOUP: PENICILLIN FOR MY KIDS (WITH PASTINA)
0 commentsToday is Saturday. Like any self-respecting Saturday, my children are eagerly waiting for chicken pastina soup. This is my recipe. SERVINGS:4 INGREDIENTS: 1 chicken leg with bone 2 carrots 1 celery stalk 1/2 small onion 4 cherry tomatoes salt to taste 2 medium potatoes Parmigiano Reggiano […]
MY PASTA & LENTILS (KIDS LOVE IT)
0 commentsHello everyone. Today I am sharing with you my personal and very simple recipe for making delicious pasta and lentils. My children love it and can’t wait for me to make it. SERVINGS:4 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 of lentils (250 grams) 1 stalk of celery 5 cherry […]
THE KING OF GRANDMA’S ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP: MINESTRONE
0 commentsGrandma’s vegetable soup is a traditional dish made with garden vegetables and legumes. A poor dish that our grandmothers often prepared with garden produce. There are many versions of minestrone, even depending on the season in which it is prepared. This is my recipe, I hope you like it! […]
ZUPPA DI FAGIOLI & SCAROLE (ESCAROLE & BEANS SOUP)
0 commentsDuring the winter period, soups represent a real comfort food. A dish that, after a full day’s work, restores the body, pampers the palate and exorcises the emotional stress accumulated during a particularly busy day. Among the many possible soup recipes, there is one particularly tempting one, Zuppa di Fagioli […]
How to Make the FAMOUS RIBOLLITA TUSCAN SOUP
0 commentsThe word means “reboiled,” indicating a leftover soup thickened with day-old bread. This kind of dish is typical to la cucina povera, a traditional style of Italian cuisine that literally translates to “poor cooking.” Cucina povera was developed by frugal Italian cooks who made the most with what they had. Yield: 8 servings INGREDIENTS: […]