Guanciale is the culinary essence of Rome. Guanciale is a telling name, in fact the word itself refers to the part of pork used to make it – “guancia” in Italian means cheek, and it is indeed the cut of meat chosen for this delicious cured meat. When it comes to culinary traditions there…
Who in the world has never heard of Porcini mushrooms before? These flavoursome gifts from Mother Nature are a key element of many gourmet dishes of the Italian cuisine. The word “Porcini” means literally “piglets” in Italian, but obviously there is no connection with the animal there, though these mushrooms go particularly well with pork meat.…
Ingredients 320 gr Pasta (spaghetti or short pasta) 80 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Medium sized Aubergines 300 ml Tomato sauce 60 gr – Ricotta Salata, grated garlic basil flour salt & pepper frying oil Start by slicing the aubergines and cover with salt, to get rid of some of the water these vegs…
Ingredients for the PERFECTParmigiana: 700 gr aubergines 250 gr tomato sauce 250 gr mozzarella (sliced or diced) 80 gr grated parmesan flour basil extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper Slice the aubergines, add salt and put them in a colander with a plate and a weight on top of it, to set…
Caponata is a dish of the Sicilian culinary tradition. It was originally eaten as accompaniment sauce for a particular fish that in the sicilian dialect is called “Capone” which is where this recipe takes its name. The recipe has a unique sweet and sour sauce that compliments the aubergines beautifully! Ingredients for 4 people 700g aubergines…
These aubergines in a jar are a typical Italian preserve we like to eat as a starter. Especially when we’ve got friends over for dinner, these will be a tasty addition to a platter of bread, cheese, curated meats and olives. Most families have their own recipe and make their own at home, so the seasoning and…
It is not just a coincidence that basil is considered the KING OF HERBS. The term “basil” in fact, derives from the Greek word basilikon which means indeed “regal”. It has been known for centuries for its diverse and unique properties…which are not limited just to culinary use! For us Italians the smell of basil is, without…
Having a dinner party and want a fabulous looking starter that is as easy to make as it impressive to look at? This is just the answer… Preparation time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes resting time Ingredients for 2 people: 4 large king prawns, a red pepper, some mixed olives, garlic crostini. For the batter: 75 gr…
This dish is perfect for a quick yet elegant and delicious summer supper. Preparation time 5 minutes. Cooking time approx. 7 minutes (depends on brand of pasta chosen) Ingredients for 2 people: 250 grams of egg tagliatelle, 15-20 tiger prawns, 3 tbsp. home-made pesto*, 2 fresh tomatoes, 1 clove of garlic, olive oil to taste and…